Victor Wembanyama lifts Spurs past Knicks 115-111 in NBA Finals Game 3
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115‑111 in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks, while Stephon Castle added 23 points. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson matched Wembanyama with 32 points and OG Anunoby contributed 28.
The victory cuts the Knicks' series lead to 2‑1 and prevents the Spurs from facing a 0‑3 deficit, a scenario never overturned in NBA history. The game drew additional attention as sitting U.S. President Donald Trump attended, becoming the first incumbent president to watch an NBA Finals game. His presence prompted heightened security, a perimeter around the arena, and boos from the crowd.
Following the loss, reports detailed fan unrest in New York: riots, assaults, arrests and police use of pepper spray. Ticket prices for the upcoming Game 4 fell about 70%, reflecting the shift in series momentum. The Spurs now head back to San Antonio for Game 5, seeking to even the series.