Victor Wembanyama Helps San Antonio Spurs Past New York Knicks To Cut NBA Finals Deficit

Published 9 June 2026 · sports

Victor Wembanyama Helps San Antonio Spurs Past New York Knicks To Cut NBA Finals Deficit Published By, Last Updated: June 09, 2026, 09:55 IST Victor

Victor Wembanyama Helps San Antonio Spurs Past New York Knicks To Cut NBA Finals Deficit Published By, Last Updated: June 09, 2026, 09:55 IST Victor Wembanyama leads Spurs with 32 points as San Antonio Spurs beats New York Knicks 115-111 at Madison Square Garden, cutting Finals deficit to 2-1 ahead of Game 4 Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to inspire the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory over New York in the NBA Finals (AP) The NBA Finals returned to Madison Square Garden for the first time in 27 years, and Victor Wembanyama stole the spotlight as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 on Monday night, breathing new life into the championship series. Wembanyama delivered a dominant all-round performance, finishing with 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals, as San Antonio cut New York’s lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven Finals.

The French superstar bounced back strongly after a costly late turnover in Game 2 and played a decisive role down the stretch, scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter. “We’ve done what we were supposed to do, but the job is absolutely not done," the 22-year-old Wembanyama said. “We’re not even halfway. The hardest is yet to come." Determined to avoid falling into a 3-0 deficit, the Spurs showed greater composure throughout the contest after late mistakes had hurt them earlier in the series. “Less mistakes, more control," the 7ft 4in (2.24m) Wembanyama said. “It’s the little things. We were more serious. Less mistakes. Less turnovers." Stephon Castle provided valuable support with 23 points, while Dylan Harper added 13 off the bench. Wembanyama was particularly impressed by Castle’s impact. “He has got great poise," Wembanyama said of Castle. “It’s hard to put into words how valuable he is to us." Spurs coach Mitch Johnson praised his star player’s response to the pressure of the Finals.

“I’m sure Victor has numerous sources of motivation," Johnson said. “I don’t think any of us are surprised or expect anything different than a strong performance." For New York, Jalen Brunson scored 32 points and OG Anunoby added 28, but the Knicks were unable to extend their remarkable 13-game winning streak, which ended two short of the NBA postseason record. “What was better in the defense was communication, being early," said Wembanyama. Stars Shine And Presidential Presence The atmosphere at Madison Square Garden was electric, with celebrities and political figures in attendance, including Donald Trump, who was loudly booed when shown on the arena’s video screens during the national anthem. The Spurs now head into Game 4 on Wednesday with momentum and a chance to level the series, while the Knicks continue their pursuit of a first NBA championship since 1973. (With inputs from Agencies) News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Ritayan Basu Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com.