Spurs defeat Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of NBA Finals as post‑game violence erupts at Madison Square Garden

The San Antonio Spurs edged the New York Knicks 115‑111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, cutting the series deficit to 2‑1. Viktor Vembanyama led San Antonio with 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Jalen Branson also contributed 32 points for the Spurs. New York’s leading scorer posted at least 30 points in two of the three games.

After the game, a brawl broke out outside Madison Square Garden. Video circulating online shows Spurs fans in team jerseys being surrounded by a larger group of Knicks supporters, with shirts ripped off and physical shoving. Witnesses said police response was slow, and the incident lasted several minutes before order was restored.

Former President Donald Trump attended the game and was booed by the crowd. Ticket prices for the upcoming Game 4 spiked, and rumors linked pop star Taylor Swift to the event, though her attendance was not confirmed.

The incident is under investigation, and the footage continues to be shared widely on social media.