Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks have been in complete control so far
The 2026 NBA Finals have been nothing short of thrilling, with nail-biting finishes that have kept fans on the edge of their seats. However, with the New York Knicks leading 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs, the series seems poised to wrap up sooner than expected.
In Game 2, the Spurs were left ruing a missed opportunity that could have altered the course of the finals. Victor Wembanyama’s misdirected pass during a crucial possession dashed San Antonio’s hopes of securing a win or at least forcing the game into overtime. Despite a last-second chance to equalize the series, Wembanyama’s mid-range jumper failed to find the net as the buzzer sounded.
As the Spurs prepare to face the Knicks in Game 3, they find themselves in a daunting position. They head into the electric atmosphere of Madison Square Garden, trailing 0-2, with a monumental challenge ahead if they aim to turn the tide of the series.
What awaits in Game 3? Here’s a glimpse of what to anticipate as the Spurs strive to rewrite their fate against the formidable Knicks.
Now, San Antonio enters what will undoubtedly be a frenzied Madison Square Garden atmosphere down 0-2 with a Mount Everest-size hill to climb in order to get back in this series.
So what can you expect in Game 3? Here’s what you need to know:
Spurs vs. Knicks: Game 3 info
- : 8:30 p.m. ET | : Monday, June 8
- : Madison Square Garden — New York
- : ABC | : fubo (Try for free)
- (via FanDuel): Knicks -2.5 | O/U: 216.5
Spurs vs. Knicks Game 3 prediction
All logic would suggest that the smart move here is to pick the Knicks. If you’ve watched the first two games of this series, you might walk away with the conclusion that the Spurs are playing like this moment is too big for them, that the lights are too bright. I agree to some extent, especially in the last 30 seconds of Game 2, when San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson should have absolutely called a timeout to save his young team from themselves.
And even though the Knicks are playing with house money at this point, I have to imagine that the Spurs win at least one game in this series, if not more. To see a team that took down the defending champions with such precision and dominance be outmatched in every way like this is befuddling. With two games under their belts to size up this Knicks team, I think Johnson makes the appropriate adjustments, like perhaps inserting Dylan Harper into the starting lineup in place of De’Aaron Fox. I also have to imagine Wembanyama tries to shake off what’s been two lackluster performances to try and will his team back in this series. Or I could be incredibly off base and the Knicks are on the verge of completing a sweep. Guess we’ll find out. The Pick: Spurs +2.5
