New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is defended by...

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is defended by San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday June 8, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in NY. Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams

The Knicks erased another 12-point, first-half deficit to grab a 64-57 halftime lead in Game 3 at the Garden, which was hosting its first NBA Finals game since 1999.

The Knicks outscored the Spurs 42-22 in the second quarter and finished on a 10-1 run.

OG Anunoby led the Knicks with 17 points on 5-of-6 shooting. Jalen Brunson scored 15 points, and Josh Hart added 13 points and five rebounds.

Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting. Victor Wembanyama had 15 points.

NewsdayTV goes behind the scenes of the day Rex Heuermann was sentenced for the Gilgo killings. Credit: Newsday Staff

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