Spurs beat Knicks 115-111 in Game 3; Knicks lead series 2-1
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Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points and added eight rebounds and six assists to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. The win cut the Knicks’ series lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven matchup. The game marked the first NBA Finals contest at Madison Square Garden in 27 years. Spurs guard Stephon Castle contributed 23 points, while Jalen Brunson scored 32 and OG Anunoby had 28 for the Knicks. The Spurs avoided falling into a 3-0 hole, a deficit no NBA team has ever overcome in the Finals. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday.
What’s verified
Victor Wembanyama recorded 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in the Spurs’ 115-111 win.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
The Knicks lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.
Not yet confirmed
Multiple reports of Knicks fans physically attacking Spurs fans after the game were included in one source, along with statements from players Victor Wembanyama, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Julian Champagnie condemning the violence.
One source noted that Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized a 24-8 free throw disparity in the second half, while the other source did not mention this.
One source mentioned that President Donald Trump was booed during the national anthem, a detail absent from the second source.
Key figures
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs player
Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs player
De’Aaron Fox, San Antonio Spurs player
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks player
OG Anunoby, New York Knicks player
Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks player
Mike Brown, New York Knicks head coach
Mitch Johnson, San Antonio Spurs head coach
Julian Champagnie, San Antonio Spurs player
Sources: abcnews.com, sbnation.com
