New York Knicks hosts San Antonio Spurs this Monday, June 8, at Madison Square Garden, for Jogo 3 of the 2026 NBA Finais. The home team leads the series 2-0 after close victories at San Antonio. The clash starts at 9:30 pm on Brasília.
Os Knicks beat Jogo 1 105 to 95 and Jogo 2 105 to 104. In the second game, Victor Wembanyama’s last-second shot didn’t go in. Agora, Nova York tries to put the opponent against the wall at home.
Knicks arrives motivated after away victories
Nova York’s franchise extended an impressive playoff winning streak. The team has not lost since Jogo 3 against Atlanta Hawks and has 13 consecutive victories in the postseason. Essa brand is the second largest in NBA history.
Jalen Brunson led the charge in Jogo 1 with 30 points. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a double-double in Jogo 2. Mikal Bridges also stood out, especially with game-winning three-point shots. Fans are expected to flock to Madison Square Garden, which hosts an Finais game for the first time since 1999.
- Jalen Brunson as main playmaker
- Karl-Anthony Towns dominating the bottle
- Mikal Bridges taking advantage of spaces on the perimeter
- Collective Defesa forcing Spurs errors
Wembanyama needs historic performance for Spurs to react
Victor Wembanyama has been the highlight of San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs. Ele posted solid numbers in Finais’s first two games, but the team fell in both home matches. The French center has put up 38 points and rebounds combined in some recent performances, according to projections.
Spurs won six away games in these playoffs, including Jogo 7 of the Oeste final against Oklahoma City Thunder. The team travels to Nova York under pressure. Nenhuma franchise in NBA history overcame 0-3 deficit in Finais.
Stephon Castle was injured in Jogo 2, but returned and is not on the absence list. Mitchell Robinson remains available despite finger injury.
Análise odds and betting recommendations
Bookmakers place Knicks as favorites at home. The moneyline points to Nova York at around -125 to -132. The spread varies between Knicks -1.5 and -2.5. The projected total points are around 216.5.
A combined bet suggested by projection models includes:
- Vitória of Knicks on the moneyline
- Victor Wembanyama over 38.5 points + rebounds
- Mikal Bridges up 13.5 points
The SportsLine model simulated the game 10,000 times and indicated good use of spread picks this season. Ele projects Wembanyama to have about 39 combined points and rebounds in Jogo 3.
Histórico and series context
The two teams face each other in the Finais for the first time since the 1999 classic. The Spurs seeks to repeat the path of teams that turned into difficult series. Knicks, on the other hand, has shown resilience in games decided in the last seconds.
The atmosphere in Nova York should influence performance. Jogadores of Knicks mentioned in interviews the expectation for an electrifying environment at Madison Square Garden. Do alongside Spurs, the focus is on defensive adjustments and greater aggressiveness from Wembanyama from the start of the matches.
What to expect from Jogo 3
The confrontation must be balanced, with decisions in detail. Os Knicks wants to close the third game at home to put pressure on the opponent. Spurs needs a win to keep their chances alive in the series.
Analistas tracks the performance of secondary scorers and rebound control. Pequenos tactical adjustments can define the outcome in a game designed to be competitive.