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Spurs Win Game 3, Wembanyama and Castle Make Finals History

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Spurs' 115-111 win in Game 3 cut the Knicks' series lead to 2-1, snapped their 13-game streak, and set up Game 4.
Victor Wembanyama (32 points, eight rebounds, six assists) and Stephon Castle (23 points, with a three and two free throws) became the youngest pair to each score 20+ points in an NBA Finals game.
Wembanyama held Karl-Anthony Towns to 11 points, and Castle was praised as the team's most mature player.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 the Chicago Bulls captured their second consecutive NBA title, finishing the regular season 67-15 and defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 4-2 in the Finals. The NBA’s recent focus on younger talent shows how the league has moved from the veteran-driven dynasties of the 1990s toward early-career stars shaping championship hopes.

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Story summary

The Spurs' 115-111 win in Game 3 cut the Knicks' series lead to 2-1, snapped their 13-game streak, and set up Game 4.
Victor Wembanyama (32 points, eight rebounds, six assists) and Stephon Castle (23 points, with a three and two free throws) became the youngest pair to each score 20+ points in an NBA Finals game.
Wembanyama held Karl-Anthony Towns to 11 points, and Castle was praised as the team's most mature player.

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