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Spurs' win was most-watched Finals G3 since '98 https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49022667/spurs-victory-was-most-watched-nba-finals-game-3-98 Victor Wembanyama's 32-point performance in the Spurs' win over the Knicks on Monday was the most-watched NBA Finals Game 3 since 1998, averaging 23.8M viewers.

NYPD bans gatherings at MSG; watch party off https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49022182/nypd-bans-spontaneous-gatherings-msg-ahead-game-4 A security plan released by the New York Police Department will bar fans from spontaneous gatherings around Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, upsetting Knicks owner James Dolan.

Wemby one point from suspension after flagrant https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49025108/wembanyama-issued-flagrant-one-point-away-suspension Spurs star Victor Wembanyama moved one step closer to an automatic suspension after logging his second flagrant foul of the postseason Wednesday.

Inside Knicks celebrity row: The unwritten rules o... https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49022343/new-york-knicks-madison-square-garden-celebrity-row-unwritten-rules Celebrity row at Madison Square Garden comes with perks, but if you break any of the unofficial rules you could lose your privileges.

Inspired by Karl-Anthony Towns, funeral home hosts... https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49014711/new-york-knicks-brooklyn-sparrow-nba-finals-funeral-home-watch-party-karl-anthony-towns A funeral home will host a watch party for Game 4 after being inspired by KAT's openness about his late mother.

LeBron on GOAT debate: Taking nobody over me https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49019758/lebron-james-goat-debate-not-taking-me LeBron James, when asked for his take on the basketball GOAT debate, said: "I'm not taking nobody over me."

Brown: 'Extremely important' to get KAT involved https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49013840/mike-brown-extremely-important-get-towns-more-touches The Knicks called getting Karl-Anthony Towns more involved late in games a priority after their offense stalled in the Game 3 loss to the Spurs.

'Rowdy' Knicks watch party ends with 8 arrested https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49012308/rowdy-knicks-watch-party-ends-8-arrested An NBA Finals viewing party in Manhattan on Monday turned "incredibly reckless," New York City police claimed after eight people were arrested.

Spurs stun Knicks in MSG to revive Finals hopes https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49005881/wembanyama-spurs-stun-knicks-msg-revive-finals-hopes Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win Monday night as the Spurs returned to their "brand of basketball" to cut the Knicks' series lead to 2-1.

Everything the Spurs figured out in their Game 3 w... https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49007749/2026-nba-finals-game-3-playoffs-new-york-knicks-san-antonio-spurs-important-plays-lessons-court-wembanyama-towns Let's break down Game 3 from all angles, then evaluate what it means for Game 4 and beyond.

Grading bold preseason predictions for all 30 NBA teams https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48994601/grading-bold-2025-26-nba-season-predictions-all-30-teams-playoffs-rookies-stats The Knicks will reach the Finals: A+. Ace Bailey will lead all rookies in scoring: D. Let's reevaluate 30 predictions from last October.

Trump first sitting president to attend NBA Finals... https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49004408/trump-becomes-first-sitting-president-attend-nba-finals-game Donald Trump arrived at MSG before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend a game in the basketball league's championship series.

Brown on FT gap: 'Never thought I'd see' in Finals... https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49006693/knicks-coach-mike-brown-criticizes-free-throw-disparity-game-3-loss-spurs Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized the officiating in Game 3 of the NBA Finals after the Spurs shot 24 free throws in the second half to New York's eight.

New 76ers prez Gansey seeks path toward title https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49001615/new-76ers-president-mike-gansey-seeks-path-nba-title - Give Mike Gansey a pinch of credit for his acknowledgment of the most obvious part of the condition of the franchise as he takes over - kind of, sort of - the 76ers.

OKC GM backs Chet as 'underdog,' defends SGA https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49001812/thunder-gm-sam-presti-defends-chet-holmgren-shai-gilgeous-alexander Thunder GM Sam Presti supported center Chet Holmgren following their disappointing playoff exit and hit back against the nagging criticism star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets for his foul-drawing.

MSG security tight ahead of Trump's Game 3 trip https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49001166/msg-tightens-security-ahead-president-donald-trump-trip Donald Trump's appearance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals brings strict security measures that will require fans to navigate an extensive safety perimeter around Madison Square Garden and an expected lengthy wait to enter the building.

Meet the Jackals: The Spurs fan club built for the... https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48968815/nba-finals-2026-spurs-knicks-game-2-wembanyama-jackals-fan-club Handpicked by Wemby, the Spurs' 83-member fan club turns Section 114 into a roaring, choreographed spectacle.

The divine (actually!) force behind Wemby and the ... https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48978546/divine-nuns-victor-wembanyama-san-antonio-spurs-nba-finals-hopes-new-york-knicks A group of Catholic sisters have gone viral for their decades-long dedication to their hometown team. If their prayers are answered, the Wemby Era will begin with a Spurs win.

It's how much? Ticket prices at MSG surge for Knic... https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48986912/new-york-knicks-2026-nba-finals-madison-square-garden-ticket-prices Seeing the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in the Finals is clearly the hottest ticket in town.

📸 Wolves reveal new uniforms, logo and courts https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48993624/minnesota-timberwolves-nba-unveil-new-uniforms-2026 The Timberwolves' new designs are what the team calls a blend of familiar pieces of franchise history.