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Live Updates: 2026 NBA Finals, Game 3 | Knicks up 2-0, hosting Spurs at MSG

Follow along from Madison Square Garden as the Knicks face off with the Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals (8:30 ET, ABC / ESPN).

Ben Lambert, for NBA.com

Josh Hart and the New York Knicks are hosting the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals.

For the first time in 27 years, the NBA Finals are underway in Madison Square Garden.

The New York Knicks are eyeing a 3-0 lead as they host the San Antonio Spurs (8:30 ET, ABC & ESPN).

9:50 PM / JUNE 8

64-57 Knicks at the half

New York uses a 42-24 second quarter to take a lead at the break, ending on a 14-5 run to seize the advantage in front of their adoring home crowd.

OG Anunoby (17 pts on 5-for-6 shooting, 2 reb) and Jalen Brunson (15 pts, 3 ast) are off to strong starts for the Knicks, who have a 9-0 advantage in fast break points, while Stephon Castle (18 pts, 7-for-9 shooting) is the top man for the Spurs.

9:46 PM / JUNE 8

Anunoby on the attack

OG Anunoby just rumbled down the lane for a two-handed slam, mirroring his dunk on Victor Wembanyama from Game 2.

On Friday, he used his strength to bump off Wemby, dunking the ball in his airspace.

Tonight, his burst provided escape velocity as he escaped The Alien.

56-all with 1:58 to go in the half.

9:39 PM / JUNE 8

Trading the lead

Jalen Brunson (10 pts) just hit a 3-pointer to give the Knicks their first lead of the evening, but was immediately countered by Victor Wembanyama (14 pts), who knocked down a three of his own, then followed it from an alley-oop dunk, tossed to him by De’Aaron Fox (2 pts, 5 ast).

San Antonio’s playing well, but New York’s again hanging around, as they have all series. The Spurs are shooting 56.4% from the field, while the Knicks are at 52.9%.

54-50 Spurs with 3:04 to go in the half.

9:33 PM / JUNE 8

Castle on a heater

Stephon Castle (18 pts on 7-of-8 shooting) just converted an and-one layup, powering through the second foul by Karl-Anthony Towns for the finish at the rim, then hit a tough floater in the lane through traffic.

He’s averaging 15.5 ppg for the series — it’s a big swing for the San Antonio guard.

49-44 Spurs with 5:10 to go in the second quarter.

9:28 PM / JUNE 8

Knicks on an 11-2 run

OG Anunoby (12 pts) hits an above-the-break 3-pointer to cap a surge for the Knicks, which has electrified the crowd in Madison Square Garden.

Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado came in and changed the energy for New York, helping spark the run.

40-38 Knicks with 8:13 to go in the second.

9:13 PM / JUNE 8

Spurs up 33-22 after 1Q

San Antonio’s shooting 60% from the field after one, led by Victor Wembanyama (9 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 2 blk) and Stephon Castle (7 pts, 3 ast).

Josh Hart (8 pts, 3 reb) is the top scorer for the Knicks.

The Spurs have a 16-12 advantage in points in the paint and committed just two turnovers in the first quarter, leaping out to a lead here in Game 3.

9:01 PM / JUNE 8

Wembanyama rolling early

Victor Wembanyama (9 pts on 4-of-5 shooting) heads to the bench with the Spurs up 24-13 with 4:56 to go in the first quarter.

Can the Spurs win the non-Wembanyama minutes?

8:48 PM / JUNE 8

Spurs start on a 7-0 run

San Antonio comes out firing, including a catch-and-shoot 3-pointer on the move from Devin Vassell (3 pts).

Vassell’s shooting 35.1% from range during the Playoffs — a hot night would be big for the Spurs.

8:30 PM / JUNE 8

Starting Lineups: Spurs-Knicks, Game 3

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals tonight at Madison Square Garden.

San Antonio:

  • PG De’Aaron Fox
  • SG Stephon Castle
  • SF Devin Vassell
  • PF Julian Champagnie
  • C Victor Wembanyama

New York:

  • PG Jalen Brunson
  • SG Mikal Bridges
  • SF OG Anunoby
  • PF Josh Hart
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns

Keep an eye on Josh Hart for the Knicks tonight. Coach Mike Brown praised him at Sunday’s media day, calling him the team’s x-factor, akin to Stephen Jackson for the 2003 Spurs or Draymond Green for the Warriors’ dynasty.

On the other side, this is a huge game for Victor Wembanyama. The Alien is seeking his first career win at Madison Square Garden, with the eyes of the world watching. Can he outplay Karl-Anthony Towns tonight and put his stamp on the series?

8:05 PM / JUNE 8

The first Finals game in Madison Square Garden since 1999

New York City is abuzz tonight, as the Knicks are at home at Madison Square Garden for an NBA Finals game for the first time since 1999.

Residents have come out for electric celebrations during the first two games; the city’s subway stations have been painted blue-and-orange.

For a generation of fans, this is the first time the Knicks have been this relevant, this meaningful. They’re facing world-class opposition in the Spurs, led by budding superstar Victor Wembanyama.

Lock in and get ready, folks. It’s a big night in the Big Apple.

5:45 PM / JUNE 8

Monday’s injury report

Mitchell Robinson is available for the Knicks with a fractured right fifth metacarpal.

5:35 PM / JUNE 8

Bruson arrives for Game 3

2:52 PM / JUNE 8

The stage is set for Game 3

10:15 AM / JUNE 8

A new chapter awaits at MSG

Tonight’s game will mark the first Finals game in 27 years at Madison Square Garden. “The city is bursting at the seams with Knicks fever,” writes NBA.com’s Brian Martin.

8:37 AM / JUNE 8

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NBA.com’s writers discuss the biggest surprises of the Finals through two games.

7:27 AM / JUNE 8

Check the Finals MVP Ladder

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