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Spurs Beat Knicks 115-111; Young Duo Sets Record

6/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Spurs guard Stephon Castle scored 23 as San Antonio beat Knicks 115-111 in 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 9.
Castle and 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama set an NBA Finals record as youngest duo to each score 20+ points.
Stephon Castle wore a black-and-gold Jordan Tatum 4 PE Nike Jordan sneaker in Games 2 and 3.
In an ESPN interview, Castle predicted Spurs will win next three games and capture title in Game 6.

History

Historical Context

The Spurs earned their first NBA championship in the lockout-shortened 1998-99 season, posting a league-best 37-13 record and defeating the 8th-seed New York Knicks in five games. Decades of that “Twin Towers” foundation helped the franchise sustain success, leading to a 2026 Finals rematch with the Knicks, where rookie Victor Wembanyama echoed the youthful impact of Duncan and Robinson.

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Story summary

Spurs guard Stephon Castle scored 23 as San Antonio beat Knicks 115-111 in 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 9.
Castle and 22-year-old Victor Wembanyama set an NBA Finals record as youngest duo to each score 20+ points.
Stephon Castle wore a black-and-gold Jordan Tatum 4 PE Nike Jordan sneaker in Games 2 and 3.
In an ESPN interview, Castle predicted Spurs will win next three games and capture title in Game 6.

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