Madison Square Garden hosts Game 3 of the NBA Finals, featuring the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks currently lead the series 2-0.
Action Overview
New York aims to extend their winning streak, while San Antonio looks to inject competition into the series. Follow the game as it unfolds with insights from NBA experts.
Broadcast Information:
- Watch on: ABC
- Stream on: Fubo
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First Quarter Highlights
Q1 8:33 – Spurs 11, Knicks 5
Spurs lead early, with Victor Wembanyama receiving a lob from Stephon Castle for a score. Castle proves crucial for the Spurs; however, Mikal Bridges of the Knicks has two quick fouls, reducing his playtime.
Jalen Brunson scores a high-angle shot over Wembanyama, showing early flair. Meanwhile, Castle’s aggressive play style poses challenges for the Knicks defense.
Q1 8:52 – Spurs 9, Knicks 5
Jalen Brunson gets his first points with a fadeaway, while Mikal Bridges exits the game with two fouls.
Q1 9:18 – Spurs 7, Knicks 3
Devin Vassell’s three-pointer helps San Antonio grow their lead, but Josh Hart responds with the Knicks’ first score.
Tough Start for New York
New York begins sloppily with turnovers, allowing the Spurs to capitalize. Wembanyama showcases his readiness with impactful plays, including dunks and a block.
Key Plays
Q1 10:27 – Spurs 2, Knicks 0
Wembanyama scores the game’s inaugural points with an alley-oop assisted by De’Aaron Fox, amidst New York’s turnovers.
Q1 11:37 – Knicks 0, Spurs 0
The game starts with a missed corner three from De’Aaron Fox after Wembanyama wins the tip.
Historic Venue and Audience Reaction
President Donald Trump, attending the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999, faced boos from the audience. His appearance sparked mixed reactions among attendees.
Announcer Mike Breen humorously notes the 1973 NBA Finals ticket price was $10, drawing laughter during the broadcast.
Game Commencement
Q1 12:00 – Knicks 0, Spurs 0
Game 3 marks the first NBA Finals game at the Garden since 1999. The excitement is palpable as Karl-Anthony Towns’ introduction gets drowned out by cheering fans, eager to see if the Knicks can secure a series-defining victory.
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