Spurs Defeat Knicks 115-111 to End New York’s 13-Game Playoff Win Streak

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. The result ended the Knicks’ 13-game playoff win streak. New York fans had waited since 1999 for an NBA Finals game at the arena.

Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points on 11-of-25 shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 11 points on 4-of-10 shooting, his lowest total of the series. OG Anunoby added 28 points on 9-of-13 shooting, and Josh Hart finished with 16 points.

After the game, TNT analyst Charles Barkley said the Knicks had reverted to an offense too centered on Brunson.

“I think the Knicks are reverting back to the way they played too much Brunson [centric]. When they were blowing out teams, they were getting [Karl-Anthony Towns] involved more. They didn't use KAT at all tonight." — Charles Barkley, TNT analyst The Knicks had taken the first two games on the road in San Antonio and led the series 2-1 entering Game 3.”

ET on Wednesday in New York.

The Spurs will try to even the series.