SAN ANTONIO
Spurs
115
111
NEW YORK
Knicks
Series
KNICKS LEAD 2-1
Game 4 — MSG, New York
Wembanyama posts 32-8-6 with 3 blocks and 2 steals as Spurs steal Game 3 in New York
Sweet Science Sports
NBA Finals Reporter
June 2026 · Madison Square Garden, New York
NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama came to Madison Square Garden and did exactly what aliens do — he made the impossible look routine.
The San Antonio Spurs survived the deafening Garden crowd and pulled off a 115–111 win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, cutting the series deficit to 2-1. Wembanyama finished with 32 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals, and just 1 turnover — a line that might not exist anywhere else in Finals history for a 22-year-old on the road.
Despite being outrebounded 46-37 and surrendering 12 offensive boards, the Spurs won through something more fundamental: execution. Ball movement, possession control, and poise under pressure. The Knicks won the glass battle and still lost the basketball game.
"The Knicks won the rebounding battle. The Spurs won the basketball game."
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Wembanyama's Historic Night
Wembanyama's night wasn't just about the numbers. He controlled tempo. He altered shots in the paint. He made Knicks defenders look flat-footed in isolation. And when New York threatened to close the gap in the fourth quarter, it was Wembanyama who responded — repeatedly — to keep San Antonio ahead.
Spurs Supporting Cast
Knicks Leaders
The difference came down to secondary scoring. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with just 11 points. Mikal Bridges was held to 2 points. With Brunson and Anunoby combining for 60, New York needed more from their supporting cast — and didn't get it.
San Antonio's depth held. New York's didn't.
What's Next
Game 4 Is the Biggest Game of the Series
If the Spurs win Game 4, this Finals becomes a best-of-three with momentum squarely on San Antonio's side. The Knicks must respond at home. The series just got interesting.