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Spurs Edge Knicks 115-111, Wembanyama 32, Protests Spark Blockades

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Spurs beat Knicks 115–111 in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals, cutting the series to 2–1.
Victor Wembanyama tallied 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks, the first 22-year-old teammate with 20+ Finals points.
The victory snapped the Knicks’ 13-game postseason streak and prevented a historic 0-3 Finals deficit.
Security shut down ten Midtown Manhattan blocks, where fans booed U.S. President Donald Trump during the anthem.

History

Historical Context

On June 14, 1998, the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 87–86 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, with Michael Jordan’s jumper coming with 5.2 seconds left. The win delivered Chicago’s sixth championship in eight years and was the final game for Jordan and coach Phil Jackson with the Bulls. The finish remains one of the NBA’s most iconic moments.

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Story summary

Spurs beat Knicks 115–111 in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals, cutting the series to 2–1.
Victor Wembanyama tallied 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks, the first 22-year-old teammate with 20+ Finals points.
The victory snapped the Knicks’ 13-game postseason streak and prevented a historic 0-3 Finals deficit.
Security shut down ten Midtown Manhattan blocks, where fans booed U.S. President Donald Trump during the anthem.

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