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Knicks Take 2-0 NBA Finals Lead Over Spurs as Series Shifts to Madison Square Garden
New York extended its playoff winning streak to 13 games after sweeping the first two games on the road. Game 3 on Monday will be the first NBA Finals game at the Garden in 27 years.
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The New York Knicks took a 2-0 lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals after winning both games on the road. The Knicks extended their playoff winning streak to 13 games, the second-best mark in NBA history. The series shifts to Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4.
Game 3 will be the first NBA Finals contest at the arena in 27 years. President Donald Trump is planning to attend Game 3 on Monday. Security protocols for the game include TSA-style screening, Secret Service presence, and a strict no-bag policy.
Ticket prices for Game 3 have shattered NBA Finals records. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, have drawn a star-studded celebrity fan base that includes Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Timothee Chalamet, Anne Hathaway, Spike Lee, and Tracy Morgan. Rapper A$AP Rocky, 37, reaffirmed his allegiance to the team while speaking to a GQ Magazine reporter.
“I’m from New York, sweetheart. I am a Knick,” he said. The tweet containing A$AP Rocky’s quote was posted by NBA Base on June 7, 2026. The Knicks have set a strict policy for their first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999.
The 2026 NBA Finals series has generated widespread attention, with celebrities expected at Games 3 and 4.
