NBA fans in Minnesota witnessed a bizarre moment during Game 3 of the Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs when the broadcast briefly went dark.

As the game returned from commercial with less than eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, fans watching on ABC’s Minnesota affiliate, KSTP, saw a replay of Knicks center Mitchell Robinson being pushed into Victor Wembanyama. But before the replay ended, the screen went dark, and the audio cut to two people talking about fake flowers.

here’s the video… pic.twitter.com/elwUIBLyEj

— Zach Halverson (@ZachHalverson) June 9, 2026

“Have you seen that TCL is using your Amazon baskets of fake flowers? They have like eight of them, and they put them out there during shots, and you can’t tell.”

For reference, Amazon does sell some pretty real-looking fake flowers. Also, for reference, TCL is KSTP’s afternoon weekday show, Twin Cities Live, and they do have some great flower baskets, which we now know are fake. But if it wasn’t Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson, or Tim Legler talking about fake flowers, why are NBA fans hearing it during the Finals?

The screen stayed dark for nearly a minute before returning just in time for another commercial break. Fans missed a live play between Karl-Anthony Towns and Victor Wembanyama, which was now being challenged by the Spurs, but they were quickly brought up to speed with a replay.

Chris Long of KSTP said he was not in the studio during the blunder, but guessed the automation system kicked in at 10 p.m. The screen went dark at exactly 10 p.m. CT, when the 10 o’clock news typically begins on the ABC affiliate. And those voices talking about fake flowers likely came from the KSTP studio.

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The New York Knicks remain in control of the NBA Finals at 2-1, but their 115-111 Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs has led to questions about offensive decision-making, particularly from star guard Jalen Brunson.

Speaking on ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith pointed directly at Brunson after New York’s 13-game postseason winning streak came to an end at Madison Square Garden.

“I’m putting it on the Knicks,” Smith said. “Jalen Brunson, I gotta put this loss on him just as much as anybody. Mike Brown to a smaller degree, but definitely Jalen Brunson.”

MORE: Karl-Anthony Towns refuses to blame referees for Knicks’ Game 3 loss

Brunson finished with 32 points and five assists but shot 11-for-25 from the field and committed five turnovers. While the box score looks productive, Smith argued the Knicks drifted away from the balanced attack that fueled their dominant playoff run.

“You launched double the amount of shots of Karl-Anthony Towns,” Smith said. “You shot more than Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart combined.”

His criticism centered on New York’s inability to involve teammates. Hart scored efficiently during the first half, while Towns managed only 11 points on 10 shots despite San Antonio frequently playing smaller lineups.

“You had an opportunity to exploit that and take advantage by getting the ball to Karl-Anthony Towns,” Smith added. “You didn’t do that.”

Jalen Brunson and the Knicks abandoned their winning formula

The numbers support part of Smith’s argument. New York made 40 field goals but recorded only 18 assists, a sharp departure from the ball movement and spacing that defined its playoff surge.

“That’s not the New York Knicks,” Smith said. “That shows there’s not a lot of fluidity. There’s not a lot of moving of the basketball. There’s not the proper spacing. There’s not a lot of things.”

The Spurs capitalized on those issues. Victor Wembanyama delivered 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Stephon Castle added 23 points. San Antonio also forced 13 Knicks turnovers and converted them into 21 points.

Smith’s criticism is fair but not absolute. Brunson remains New York’s offensive engine and nearly dragged the team back late. However, championship basketball demands balance. When Towns is underused, Bridges is neutralized by foul trouble, and the offense becomes predictable, elite defenses adjust.

MORE: President Donald Trump fires back at Stephen A. Smith following Knicks loss

Smith’s strongest observation may have been his simplest.

“That New York Knicks team ain’t winning the championship,” Smith said. “The New York Knicks team that’s gonna win the championship is the New York Knicks team that we’ve been watching over the previous 13 games. The ones that showed up last night looked nothing like that team.”

The watch party for the NBA Finals spun into a basketbrawl when numerous fans started fighting after Game 3 between the Knicks and the Spurs in New York City on Monday night.

Fox News correspondent Nate Foy reported on the wild scene during a morning segment on Fox & Friends. Foy said 21 people were arrested at the Bryant Park watch party — which is located about eight blocks north of Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks lost a close game to the Spurs on Monday night.

Eight were charged with assaulting police officers, while another 13 people were arrested for disorderly conduct, Foy reported.

Fox News rolled chaotic footage of fans throwing punches and pushing people to the ground while others hollered in the background. A man in a tank top was also seen whacking people with a tree branch.

The broadcast then cut to a different brawl, where fans were getting violent with cops; one officer looked to get a pretty good gut punch in on one of the revelers.

The watch party, originally slated for outside Madison Square Garden, was moved to Bryant Park for security reasons when it was announced that President Donald Trump would appear at the game in person, the New York Postreported.

Trump’s appearance at the game became a pretty big media story over the last few days, with ESPN star Stephen A. Smith griping that Trump was going to ruin “the vibe” the Knicks and NYC had going.

“This president has no business showing up in New York City. I am dead serious,” Smith said in a somber tone on Monday. “It is selfish, it is narcissistic, it is ridiculous that he is coming to this game.”

But Trump did hit the game. The president was hit with a fair amount of boos when he was shown in Knicks owner James Dolan’s suite,

Trump shrugged it off when talking to reporters later, saying it was an “amazing” reception. He added, “It was loud and very enthusiastic.”

Watch above via Fox News.

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The San Antonio Spurs took down the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden to trim the Knicks’ series lead to 2-1 in the NBA Finals.

After the game, Knicks head coach Mike Brown made it clear that he had a problem with the free-throw discrepancy in the game, particularly in the second half. The Spurs shot 32 free throws in the game and 24 free throws in the second half, while the Knicks shot 22 free throws in the game and eight in the second half.

Brown spent nearly five minutes questioning the Game 3 officiating in his postgame press conference.

Mike Brown spent almost 5 minutes at the start of his presser complaining about the officiating: pic.twitter.com/4R5W7SBlmm

— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) June 9, 2026

“I want to make sure I get something clear,” Brown began. “Coach Mitch Johnson and the Spurs, they won the game tonight. They came and took the game. But I will say this- I never thought I’d be in the NBA Finals and see a team get 24 free-throw attempts in the second half to another team’s eight. I don’t think I complain much about officials or the fairness when it comes to the free-throw attempts. San Antonio is a great team. They’re a great team. It’s going to lower our odds big time, big time, if we play Game 4, and in the second half they get free-throw attempts to our eight. And maybe we were fouling. Maybe we were fouling. But they fouled too.”

“There were opportunities for fouls to be called to at least try to even the free throws out,” Brown said. “Now, we didn’t play good. San Antonio played great. We could have played better. There were a lot of things that we didn’t do that we did in Game 1 and Game 2. But to go 24 free-throw attempts in a second half; that’s 48 for the game if you think about it the way they called it that second half. Compared to eight? All the shots we took, we got fouled four times, roughly, for eight free-throw attempts?”

“Again, I don’t complain much. I never thought I’d see that in an NBA Finals game,” Brown continued. “And I saw it tonight. It’s tough to overcome when you’re playing a great team. Having said that, again, San Antonio won the game. I’m giving their head coach and their players a lot of credit. Wemby played great. Stephon Castle played great. I’d go down the line. Fox hit a big shot late. But as a team, if you take away the fouls and the free throws that should have been, in my opinion, a little bit more even. Again, maybe we fouled that many times. But they fouled too. And it’s not shown at the end of the day on this box score.”

The Inside the NBA crew tackled Brown’s comments after the game.

The ‘Inside the NBA’ crew responds to Mike Brown’s comments about the Game 3 officiating. https://t.co/SrGjnJYprCpic.twitter.com/pSFC4siL8N

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 9, 2026

“He should have stopped (after) ‘We didn’t play well,'” Charles Barkley said about Brown. “They did not play well enough to win the game. The Spurs outplayed them tonight. Listen, referees are going to miss some calls. That happens. Officiating did not lose this game. You know I love Mike Brown… The bottom line was he should have stopped after, ‘We did not play well enough to win.’ That’s why they lost, not the free throws.”

“Ernie (Johnson), when I was good enough to lead my team to the Finals, one time I had a bad game, and Phil Jackson said, ‘What’s wrong?’ I said, ‘I didn’t get no calls,'” Shaquille O’Neal explained. “He put his hand on my shoulder and said, ‘World champions don’t complain.’ And he walked off. Mike Brown knows better. He’s won the Warriors. He knows what it takes to win a championship. I agree with Chuck… He should have stopped at ‘We didn’t play well.’ World champions do not complain.”

“I love Mike Brown as well,” Draymond Green said. “The referees usually side with the more aggressive team. Victor Wembanyama started the game; three of their first four possessions, he had dunks. All series long, when Victor Wembanyama has rolled, it’s been like bumper cars… Now, he gets five or six lobs today. So, I blame the Knicks for that. If you’re aggressive, if you’re not letting him roll to the rim, then they’re not penetrating to get to the basket, and they’re not getting more foul calls.”

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The San Antonio Spurs walked into Madison Square Garden on Monday night and pulled off exactly what the Knicks did in Games 1 and 2 at the Frost Bank Center, stealing a road game. The Spurs edged New York 115-111, cutting the series deficit to 2-1 and keeping their Finals hopes alive. 

It was overall a physical, chippy contest from the jump, but very few moments generated more heat than what happened in the first quarter between Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama.

Trailing 2-0 and in a near must-win situation, Wembanyama came out firing. He asserted himself early by attacking the rim, finishing and-ones, and making it clear he was done being passive. But his aggression against Brunson went completely unpunished. When the Knicks guard fired back right after the play, the moment completely broke the internet.

Jalen Brunson drops 7 words after Victor Wembanyama’s dirty shove

With around five minutes left in the first quarter, Brunson was trying to set a screen on Wembanyama to free up Josh Hart when the Spurs big man shoved him to the ground. In the video clips circulating online, Wemby can be seen using significant force on the Knicks guard, sending Brunson crashing to the floor.

Referees did not call a foul and missed the play entirely. Brunson immediately got into Wembanyama’s face, but the Frenchman just smiled before the point guard walked away and got back to business. 

When asked about the shove during his postgame press conference, Brunson said, “Whatever you saw is what you saw.” He avoided any extra drama, acting as if he had already moved on and accepted the physicality, with a quiet passion to return it in the next game.

Brunson on Wemby shoving him in Game 3:

“Whatever you saw is what you saw.” pic.twitter.com/BA8b1tTk5u

— ESPN (@espn) June 9, 2026

The 22-year-old had previously been involved in a heavily criticized collision with OKC’s Cason Wallace in the Western Conference Finals and was ejected from a second-round game after elbowing Naz Reid. For many fans, his moment with Brunson in Game 3 of the Finals felt exactly like that villain play in the WCF.

Fans react after Jalen Brunson’s clamped response

Fan reactions went even deeper, as some people actually respected Brunson’s icy response.

One user wrote, “Wemby deserves a flagrant for what he did to Alvarado and this, and he deserves to be ejected for a game — but they won’t do that cause one more flagrant and he’d be ejected. STOP PROTECTING THIS GUY.” 

Another added, “The most respectful way to say everyone already saw it.” 

A third noted, “That’s the most ‘I’m not getting fined for this’ quote you’ll hear all week.” 

The fourth one claimed, “Had a little Marshawn Lynch type response there. I like it Brunson.”

Not everyone was on Brunson’s side, though, as one X user penned, “I saw Brunson trying to hook someone twice his size and flopping when he snuck out of it.”

Because the shove happened in the first quarter, it did not qualify for the Last Two-Minute Report. On top of that, the league office looked at the tape and decided not to hit him with a retroactive flagrant foul. Because both rules let it slide, the whole thing was basically wiped from the books,

Anyway, with the win, the Spurs caught a break, and this series definitely isn’t going to end in a sweep. With Game 4 on Wednesday and the physicality of the NBA Finals escalating, it will be interesting to see how Brunson pays Wembanyama back for that shove.

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The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 2 of the NBA Finals in the closing moments, and much of the blame was placed on Victor Wembanyama, who committed two costly mistakes that led to the 105-104 loss. He turned the ball over to New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson and then sent him to the free-throw line with a foul.

Brunson made one of three free throws, giving his team the lead and ultimately securing the victory.

It was a different story in Game 3, as the Spurs won 115-111 to cut the series deficit to 2-1. Wembanyama played an outstanding game, finishing with 32 points. The Spurs’ late-game execution was also much improved, allowing them to protect their lead through heads-up play.

Wembanyama praised two teammates who played key roles in that effort. Stephon Castle hit a clutch three-pointer with less than two minutes remaining to extend the Spurs’ lead to seven. However, the Knicks responded when Jalen Brunson knocked down a three-pointer to trim the deficit to three with 33 seconds left.

De’Aaron Fox then scored on a two-pointer to restore a five-point cushion, but OG Anunoby made it a one-possession game again, 113-111, with nine seconds remaining.

Castle was fouled and converted both free throws, and the Spurs played solid defense on the final possession to seal the victory.

Victor Wembanyama praises Castle and Fox

Wemby was not put in a place to make mistakes and that is thanks to his teammates who stepped up. He praised Castle for being one of the more mature players in the squad.

Wemby on Steph Castle:

“He might be the most mature player on our team, and he’s nowhere near the oldest, and he’s been in big games before. He’s been in big games before the NBA. I’m not surprised by this, and he’s shown over and over again that he’s capable and that we are…

— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) June 9, 2026

He also spoke highly of the trust level he has with Fox.

“It’s not even a question, that’s his identity. The trust is just complete,” he said when asked about relationship with Fox.

“We know it’s reliable, as reliable as they get.. he brings everything we need.”

The Spurs will need more of these dynamics come Game 4 as the Spurs try to prevent a 1-3 hole.

The Knicks’ 13-game winning streak comes to an end after President Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals. pic.twitter.com/KAYDRYTuep

— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) June 9, 2026

Trump ******* jinxed the Knicks. He ******* ruins everything

— Jamie Bonkiewicz (@JamieBonkiewicz) June 9, 2026

Like clockwork the #ETTD jinx never fails but hopefully the Knicks will be able to recover on Wednesday night after Trump’s stench leaves the building pic.twitter.com/fUmhmq6jTU

— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) June 9, 2026

Can the Knicks carry the momentum from this reverse jinx to a comeback victory ? https://t.co/MlrcbIDuXN

— Tim Miller (@Timodc) June 9, 2026

I’m not an expert on jinxes, hexes, curses, and voodoo.

Not superstitious either.

But if I was the Knicks, I probably wouldn’t let Trump near the arena for Game 4.

Just to be on the safe side.

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) June 9, 2026

Trump is responsible for the Knicks losing. It’s the truth and MAGA knows it pic.twitter.com/Mclq4N2fWg

— Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) June 9, 2026

End of the streak thanks to your boy pic.twitter.com/1f97VtCr6x

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) June 9, 2026

I’m with Stephen A. Smith.

This is Trump’s fault. pic.twitter.com/hP77KXsEqy

— Christopher Hale (@ChristopherHale) June 9, 2026

Trump literally shut down New York and canceled watch parties just to fall asleep during the game and curse the Knicks to a loss smh. Generational L.

— Isaiah Martin (@isaiahrmartin) June 9, 2026

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NEW YORK — Fans and media dealt with a heavy police presence ahead of Monday’s NBA Finals game between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden. 

President Donald Trump is attending the game, becoming the first sitting president to attend a Finals game. As a result, protective fencing was erected around parts of the arena and police were stationed everywhere, with a presence stretching a few blocks away from the arena to ensure safety. 

Secret Service and TSA agents were on site and helped screen fans and media on their way into the arena. Media and Garden employees entered at the Tower B entrance they usually arrive through, but first had to pass through a protective gate that was part of the perimeter fencing installed for security purposes. 

The Knicks announced fans would not be allowed to bring bags into the arena and were encouraged arrive up to two hours before tipoff to avoid security delays. Ticket prices for Game 3, which were starting as high as $11,000 early Saturday, dropped significantly as security protocols for the president’s attendance have helped depress the NBA Finals resale market. As of Monday afternoon, low-end, get-in prices began at less than $5,000 per ticket.

Two hours before tipoff, lines of fans snaked down the streets surrounding MSG.

Fan parties outside the arena were also cancelled because of the president’s appearance, with one moved to nearby Bryant Park. 

Beginning at 4 p.m., the NYPD closed streets to the public between West 30th and West 35th, from Eighth Ave. to Sixth Ave., to prepare for Trump’s arrival. Those street closures applied to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. 

The arena opened to the media around 4:30 p.m. On their way into the aren, reporters’ bags were screened by TSA and wanded by Secret Service agents. Pregame media locker access for both the Spurs and Knicks was restricted on Wednesday in light of Trump’s visit, a rarity in the NBA. 

Fans with train or game tickets were allowed to enter the arena on foot. Access to Penn Station was limited to the west side entrance on Eighth Avenue, which is outside the secure area. 

Trump spent the weekend at his golf club in Bedminster, N.J., after arriving Friday night from an event in Wisconsin. The president is scheduled to head to the arena in the early evening and watch the game, before returning to Washington, though he reportedly hasn’t ruled out attending Game 4 on Wednesday. 

Trump is a longtime friend of Knicks owner James Dolan, and it’s unknown if Trump will sit alongside Dolan at his usual seat behind the Knicks basket or if the president will be seated in a suite, which would be easier for security purposes. 

The Knicks are up 2–0 in the series, chasing their first championship since 1973. The last NBA Finals appearance for the Knicks was in 1999. The Spurs’ last title came in 2014, the fifth and final one of the Tim Duncan/Gregg Popovich dynasty.

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President Donald Trump will be in attendance for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs and Stephen A. Smith is not happy about it.

The problem is that Trump’s attendance will lead to increased security measures both inside and outside of Madison Square Garden, which is creating issues.

Along with increased congestion in the area around the arena, security checks inside the arena will be more stringent and will likely lead to it taking longer for fans to get to their seats, and there is even a ban on bags.

As if all that wasn’t enough, the increased security at the arena has led to the cancelation of the watch party outside of MSG, something Knicks fans are not happy about.

Stephen A. Smith rips Donald Trump

ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith is one of the Knicks fans who are not happy about President Donald Trump attending the game.

He called Trump “narcissistic and “selfish” and even went as far as to say he would blame the president if the Knicks lose on Monday night.

MORE: Knicks’ plane had scary mishap before leaving San Antonio

“This president has no business showing up in New York City. I am dead serious. It is selfish. It is narcissistic. It is ridiculous that he is coming to this game,” Smith said.

“I’m blaming the president of the United States of America if the New York Knicks lose this tonight,” he added. “There is no reason for any president (to attend the game) because of the congestion and the security measures that have to be invoked in order to ensure his safety.”

NYC adds watch party locations

With Trump’s arrival knocking out the MSG watch party, New York City has announced three other locations for New York Knicks fans to watch the game.

Along with Central Park and Brooklyn Bowl, the city has added Bryant Park as another location for Knicks fans to gather.

There is no cost to attend, but a total of 5,000 fans will be allowed in and must register for a spot beforehand.

Knicks vs. Spurs Game 3 start time

Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs will take place on Monday night, with tip-off scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.

However, as we’ve seen over the first two games, Game 3 isn’t likely to start until after 8:40 p.m. ET.

The Knicks hold a 2-0 lead over the Spurs and New York now has an opportunity to close out the series at Madison Square Garden.

The Spurs are facing an uphill climb.

Not only do they have to mount their comeback on the road in front of an electric Madison Square Garden crowd, they also have to overcome NBA history because no team has ever come back from down 0-2 in the NBA Finals after losing the first two games at home.

The San Antonio Spurs are staring up at a 2-0 deficit in the 2026 NBA Finals heading into Monday’s Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.

Not only are star Victor Wembanyama and his young teammates facing a ravenous New York Knicks team and fan base, they enter the game knowing no team has ever come back from a 3-0 hole in an NBA playoffs series.

MORE: 6 best big-man seasons in Spurs history and where Victor Wembanyama ranks

In fact, only five teams have done what the Spurs are attempting to accomplish by overcoming a 2-0 deficit in NBA Finals and climbing all the way back to win the title.

And, not to dash all hope in south Texas, no team has ever rebounded after losing the first two games at home like the Spurs did.

Below is a ranking, from No. 5 to No. 1, of the five teams to bounce back from a 2-0 hole, looking at the degree of difficulty, context, star power and legacy impact.

2016 Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2016 title is often remembered for the 3-1 deficit, but the Cavs first had to dig out of a 2-0 deficit after getting blitzed at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors won the first two games by a combined 48 points. Meanwhile, the Warriors had just finished a 73-win regular season that rewrote the record book.

LeBron James responded with one of the most complete Finals runs the league has seen, averaging 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game while leading Cleveland back into the series. Kyrie Irving’s big shot in Game 7 and James’ chase-down block on Andre Iguodala turned into permanent fixtures of June highlight reels.

This comeback ranks fifth because the Cavaliers did most of their damage after falling to 3-1 rather than immediately after 2-0. Golden State’s depth and shooting defined the early portion of the series. Cleveland needed Draymond Green’s Game 5 suspension plus a wholesale defensive reset to swing momentum. The full arc is historic, but the specific 2-0 climb was just the first step in a larger, more famous rally.

1969 Boston Celtics

The 1969 NBA Finals delivered the final championship of Boston’s Bill Russell-era dynasty, and for once the Celtics had to play from behind. The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain, jumped to a 2-0 series lead and looked ready to knock Boston off the throne.

Russell and an aging Celtics core slogged through a long season, and most observers assumed their run was over. Instead, Boston tightened the rotation, leaned into its defensive identity and slowed the series. They clawed back to even the series and forced a Game 7 in Los Angeles, where the famous purple-and-gold balloons in the Forum rafters waited for a celebration that never came.

This comeback lands fourth because, while it was a significant reversal against a loaded Lakers roster, it fit the broader pattern of that era’s Celtics teams outexecuting opponents in close games. West still took Finals MVP by averaging 37.9 points per game in a losing effort. But Boston’s ability to erase a 2-0 deficit on the road cemented a final chapter for the dynasty. The overall talent gap and style of play kept this series from having the same shock factor as some of the modern comebacks.

1977 Portland Trail Blazers

The 1977 Portland Trail Blazers were underdogs in name, market size and playoff experience. Still, they climbed out of an 0-2 hole against a star-studded Philadelphia 76ers team to win the franchise’s only title to date.

Philadelphia, featuring Julius Erving, Doug Collins and a deep roster, took control early with two home wins. Portland responded with Finals MVP Bill Walton anchoring both ends of the floor, controlling the glass, orchestrating from the high post and protecting the rim. The Blazers ripped off four straight wins to take the series. They turned the Finals into a showcase for how a balanced, motion-heavy offense and rugged team defense could topple a more talented opponent.

This comeback earns the third spot because Portland did not just erase the deficit; they completely flipped the series’ identity. The Blazers’ run accelerated Walton’s brief peak as a centerpiece big man and gave the franchise a defining moment that still stands nearly half a century later. For a young team in its first Finals appearance, shifting from overwhelmed to fully in control against a veteran group made the 0-2 rally especially striking.

2021 Milwaukee Bucks

The 2021 Milwaukee Bucks opened the NBA Finals down 2-0 to a Phoenix Suns team that had just rolled through the Western Conference behind Chris Paul and Devin Booker. Phoenix protected home court in Games 1 and 2, winning both by double digits. That put Milwaukee under pressure as questions swirled about young star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s health after he suffered a hyperextended knee in the previous round.

Back in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo delivered a 41-point performance in Game 3 and anchored the defense. The Bucks adjusted by switching more pick-and-rolls, tightening their rotation and giving Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton more on-ball responsibility. Those tweaks, combined with Antetokounmpo’s rim pressure, turned the series.

Milwaukee won four straight games to close out the series, punctuated by Antetokounmpo’s 50-point, 14-rebound masterpiece in Game 6 and the now-iconic “Valley-Oop” finish in Game 5. This comeback ranks second because the Bucks not only erased a 2-0 deficit, they did it while their best player was playing through a recent injury and while facing a team that had controlled the early pace of the series.

2006 Miami Heat

The 2006 Miami Heat sit at the top of the list because their turnaround from 0-2 to champions felt like a movie that unfolded in real time. The Dallas Mavericks broke Miami in the first two games, winning by a combined 24 points and pushing the Heat’s veteran core to the verge of collapse.

Dwyane Wade then authored one of the most dominant stretches any guard has ever had on the Finals stage. Over the final four games, the Finals MVP averaged 39.3 points per contest and lived at the free-throw line, constantly attacking and forcing Dallas to react. Miami ripped off four straight wins, with Wade’s shot-making and an experienced supporting cast flipping the series’ tone overnight.

This comeback tops the rankings because of the volatility and consequence tied to it. The Heat were chasing the first title in franchise history, Wade was establishing himself as a true leading star, and the Mavericks were trying to validate years of regular-season success. The shift from 0-2 to a 4-2 finish cemented Wade’s legacy, reshaped how people viewed the Heat’s roster construction and left Dallas with questions that lingered until the franchise finally broke through later.

Gregg Popovich is no longer the San Antonio Spurs’ head coach, having stepped down in May 2025 and ending an illustrious 29-year stint with the team. He decided to leave the Spurs bench after suffering a mild stroke in November 2024.

He remains connected with the team, however, and players credit his advice and guidance as one of the reasons for their development. The Spurs enjoyed some success during their playoff run as a young team, but they now find themselves in a must-win situation.

The five-time NBA champion coach, all of those titles coming with the Spurs, made sure to put the team in the right mindset before they headed to a crucial Game 3 at Madison Square Garden. Guard Stephon Castle said Popovich sent them a message before they flew to New York.

Popovich told them that they were still in a position to win a game and that was what they needed to keep in mind.

“We talked to Pop before we flew down here. Pretty much his message was, ‘Just let the last two games go. It happened. They were very winnable games,’” Castle told reporters on Sunday.

“We felt like we gave them those games. ‘You guys let those go. Focus on the next one.’ I feel like the next game is the most important game in the series. So, we’re trying to come into that game and win it.”

Gregg Popovich misses coaching

The players miss Popovich. His decision to step down came suddenly.

He hasn’t said much about retirement or the missed opportunity to coach a promising young group, but according to his friend, he misses being on the sidelines.

Antonio Daniels shares a conversation he had with Coach Pop in the suite during Game 1:

“We watched the game tonight in Pops suite with him. I asked him tonight ‘Do you miss it?’ And he said ‘You have no idea how much. I wish I was down there right now!’

(Via Game Over) https://t.co/1DCaPC9NAOpic.twitter.com/cWjkfiuLf4

— NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) June 5, 2026

Popovich is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the NBA. He won five championships, all during the era of Tim Duncan. He was named Coach of the Year three times and is honored as one of the Top 15 coaches of all time.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs had a real chance against the New York Knicks in Game 2. However, Wembanyama committed a late-game blunder when he passed the ball to Stephon Castle. The second-year guard had his back turned against the Spurs star, thinking that the big man would initiate a fastbreak.

Unfortunately for the Spurs, Wembanyama’s pass bounced off Castle’s back, and the Knicks secured the ball. It was a terrible mistake by San Antonio’s best player, after they had battled a 14-point deficit to remain competitive in the game. According to Bill Simmons, he thinks that it’s one of the all-time great blunders in a crucial Finals situation.

“The Castle play, throwing the ball off his back. I think was the closest we’ve seen in the NBA to the Chris Webber timeout play in college against North Carolina,” Simmons said. “I kind of couldn’t believe it as it was happening. I think it was one of the all-timeers for an ‘Oh no!’

“When I think about you throw that play in and how the game ended and just blowing an incredible comeback. The most damaging, non-clinching, non-injury Finals of the last 50 years.”

@BillSimmons on Wemby's Game 2 turnover and the worst Finals moments in history pic.twitter.com/KpYnv4uPue

— The Ringer (@ringer) June 8, 2026

Simmons listed the mistakes that he thought belonged in the same category, starting with JR Smith’s Game 1 mistake in 2018. He also mentioned the Ray Allen shot in 20113, which is a blunder from the Spurs’ perspective for not putting Tim Duncan to rebound.

The longstanding media personality also mentioned other prior errors. However, Simmons believes that Victor Wembanyama’s pass to Castle’s back should be part of the list.

“I really do think that Game 2 with the Spurs is on that list. That was about as bad as it gets for a great player.”

Victor Wembanyama Doesn’t See Donald Trump’s Presence in Game 3 as a Distraction

In Game 3, President Donald Trump is set to attend and watch the game at Madison Square Garden. While most believe that Trump will get the attention and could serve as a potential distraction, Victor Wemabanyama has a different opinion about it. According to Wembanyama, he isn’t worried about the POTUS being at the venue and doesn’t think he’ll be distracted.

“Not really. I think it could be, but isolating myself is something I’ve practiced over the years, and I think I’m good at it, so it’s not a problem. This is similar to something media-wise like the Olympics,” said Wembanyama.

Wemby on whether Trump going to the game tomorrow will be a distraction:

"Not really. I think it could be, but isolating myself is something I've practiced over the years, and I think I'm good at it, so it's not a problem. This is similar to something media wise, like the… pic.twitter.com/nvGOSIzDwZ

— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) June 7, 2026

Trump will demand a lot of attention in Game 3, but Victor Wembanyama remains focused on leading the Spurs to their first win of the series.

Dylan Harper is generating plenty of buzz this postseason. He’s been lighting it up for the San Antonio Spurs, and even though he is a rookie, he has consistently risen to the occasion when the challenge gets tougher. He had a slow start to the season, but he is making up for lost time and is now regarded as one of the Spurs’ most important players.

His team is entering Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks trailing 0-2 after dropping both home games. Game 2 was especially heartbreaking, as they lost by just one point following a costly error by star Victor Wembanyama.

The Spurs must play with a sense of urgency from this point forward, and Harper said he is built for moments like these.

“Desperation. I think for me, I feel like I’m at my best when I play with that type of desperation, and I think that’s what’s kind of needed for this occasion,” Harper said on Sunday when asked about his approach for the next two games.

“I feel like I’m going to go out there and no matter what the circumstances, I think if I’m not playing with that type of fire or grit, I’m doing a disservice to everyone.”

Dylan Harper as a starter?

Harper has been steady for the Spurs throughout the playoffs. He broke out as a starter in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and even though he was moved back to the bench in favor of De’Aaron Fox, he has remained just as productive.

There is now a growing push for him to become a starter and replace Fox in the lineup.

The Spurs are outscoring the Knicks by 15.3 points per 100 possessions when Dylan Harper shares the court with Victor Wembanyama.

Needing to win three of the next four to force a Game 7 in the NBA Finals, it’s time to bench De’Aaron Fox in favor of Wembanyama’s long-term option. pic.twitter.com/KdUTbLAuts

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 6, 2026

Will Mitch Johnson heed the call in this desperate time?

Victor Wembanyama has a chance to make history in this year’s NBA Finals. He can he lead the San Antonio Spurs in becoming the first team to win the championship after losing Games 1 and 2 at home. The superstar center could also be the next Capricorn hero.

There’s been a trend of teams blowing 2-0 leads in every 10 years. The Miami Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks in the 2006 Finals, while the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in 2016.

MORE: Kevin Garnett mocks ‘emotional’ Victor Wembanyama for reaction to making NBA Finals

Interestingly, the Finals MVPs, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James, are both Capricorns. The Heat legend’s birthday is Jan. 17, 1982. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, on the other hand, was born on Dec. 30, 1984.

Wembanyama will turn 23 on Jan. 4. The Spurs will rely on him heavily as they look to bounce back strong starting in Game 3 on Monday.

How did Victor Wembanyama perform in Games 1 and 2?

The two-time All-Star recorded 29 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and four blocks in Game 1 on Wednesday. He followed it up with 26 points, 12 rebounds, two assists in three blocks two days later but made a crucial error late in the game. His pass to Stephon Castle was stolen by Jalen Brunson, which led to the New York Knicks captain shooting two free throws.

Brunson knocked down 1-of-2 shots, leaving San Antonio with the opportunity to win with 7.5 seconds left. However, Wembanyama missed the potential game-winning jumper.

The Spurs will be the road team in Games 3 and 4. New York’s loud crowd awaits them, hoping for the Knicks to sweep the series and win the championship inside Madison Square Garden.

The New York Knicks have been a major problem for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. In the first two games of the series, the Knicks have exploited the Spurs’ impressive defense. In the first three series that San Antonio played in, the team established a dominant force on the defensive end. However, their tactics have not worked against New York.

The Spurs have primarily used Wembanyama as a zone defender inside the paint. With his height, length and reach, he scares opposing teams from using the driving lane to generate easy points. Against the Knicks, however, the NBA star has become more active in following their outside shooters, removing himself from the paint.

Ahead of Game 3, Victor Wembanyama was asked about the challenge that the Spurs have encountered in facing the Knicks. Since he’s been everywhere on both ends of the floor, he hasn’t had a chance to take a breather when he’s on the court. However, he shrugged it off and is focused on finishing the task at hand.

“The challenge (has) been mostly about will, the will to do it, and I feel like I’ll take a breather at the end of the season,” Wembanyama said.

"The challenge been mostly about will, the will to do it, and I feel like I'll take a breather at the end of the season."

Victor Wembanyama on taking a breather and the challenge of defending the Knicks 🗣️

(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/L8kykYS3xP

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 8, 2026

Wembanyama has done everything he can to carry the Spurs to victory. Over the past two games, he has averaged 27.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks. In Game 2, he had a chance to win the game for San Antonio, but missed a mid-range shot over Mitchell Robinson.

Despite the loss, Victor Wembanyama remains optimistic and focused on leading the Spurs to mount a comeback in the series.

Victor Wembanyama Embraces the Challenge of Being Down 2-0

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs fell to the Knicks even though they had home-court advantage in the first two games of the season. Despite being down, though, he remains focused on their mission to overcome a 2-0 deficit.

“This is everything that I wished for,” he said. “There’s really no reason to overthink it. This is what I’m built for.”

Wembanyama and the Spurs had some crucial mistakes in Game 2. However, they don’t want to live in the past and are willing to learn and move past it.

“It felt like we did a lot of things wrong, but we were also relentless and kept pushing,” he said. “I know it’s not wasted because our lessons are learned. I know we’re not going to make the mistakes of the past again.”

Game 3 will be at Madison Square Garden on Monday.

De’Aaron Fox recently spoke about sacrificing aspects of his own game to help the San Antonio Spurs reach their current level. Perhaps he can sacrifice even more, allowing coach Mitch Johnson to give Dylan Harper a larger role.

The Spurs are down 0-2 in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks after costly mistakes in Game 2. They lost 105-104 despite four of their five starters scoring in double figures. Only Julian Champagnie failed to reach double figures, as he was limited to eight points.

Harper provided a strong contribution off the bench, finishing with 15 points, six rebounds, and three assists. He also recorded a steal and delivered several highlight-reel plays.

NBA reporter Evan Sidery shared a specific statistic from the Spurs’ losses and suggested that it was time for Johnson to make a change. However, the player he believes should be removed from the starting lineup is not Champagnie, but Fox.

The Spurs are outscoring the Knicks by 15.3 points per 100 possessions when Dylan Harper shares the court with Victor Wembanyama.

Needing to win three of the next four to force a Game 7 in the NBA Finals, it’s time to bench De’Aaron Fox in favor of Wembanyama’s long-term option. pic.twitter.com/KdUTbLAuts

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 6, 2026

Fox is a guard while Champagnie is a forward.

Dylan Harper of De’Aaron Fox

Fox recorded 20 points in the Game 2 loss. He scored 9 points in the first quarter which was two more points than his total output in Game 1.

However, they were still not enough. Some critics and reporters think Harper should be inserted into the starting five. He thinks they should take a cue from the time when Gregg Popovich decided to make team legend Manu Ginobili a part of the first five after being off the bench in his first eight years with the team.

He also thinks Harper can do better on defense against Jalen Brunson compared to the two-time All-Star.

“As smaller, All-Star guards go, Fox is a reasonably effective defender. But “reasonably effective” still translates to vulnerable against Brunson,” Sam Quinn of CBS Sports argued.

“Julian Champagnie turned into Brunson’s preferred target, and Fox held up reasonably well when Brunson found him. But Harper guarded Brunson across 14.4 partial possessions, according to NBA.com tracking data, and the most frequent feature of those possessions was New York trying to screen Harper off of him.”

Harper made a good account of himself as a starter in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was Fox whom he replaced.

Victor Wembanyama nearly led the San Antonio Spurs all the way back in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs star was silent in the first half but erupted in the second half with 29 points and 9 rebounds but it wasn’t enough as the New York Knicks held on to win 105-104 to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

The Spurs had plenty to ponder following the narrow loss before heading to Madison Square Garden. While the spotlight naturally fell on the chaotic final seconds, the Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson pointed to a different issue that concerned him far more after Friday night’s loss.

Mitch Johnson Calls Victor Wembanyama’s First-Half Shot Volume ‘not acceptable’

Johnson talked about Game 2 the day on June 5. He said Wembanyama needs to do at the start of the game. In the half of the game Wembanyama only took four shots. By halftime, he had seven points and five rebounds. Turned the ball over two times.

Johnson thinks everyone is responsible for what’s happening now. The coaches need to find ways to give Wembanyama chances. The team members need to notice these chances. Wembanyama needs to find ways to score a lot even when the other team is trying to stop him. Johnson wants Wembanyama to be more effective in the game, at the beginning. The team needs to work to help Wembanyama play better and the coaches need to help the team do this. Wembanyama needs to find ways to score when the defenders are trying to stop him from scoring.

“I have to make sure that there’s environments that the ball finds him. I think he’s got to make sure that he can’t rely on that to get shots as well..”

Mitch Johnson on why it was so difficult for Wembanyama to get involved offensively in the first half:

"I have to make sure that there's environments that the ball finds him. I think he's got to make sure that he can't rely on that to get shots as well..

But yeah 4 shots in the… pic.twitter.com/W19jgUY14L

— Wemby Alien Era (@WembyAlienEra) June 6, 2026

The slow start has become a problem in the series.In Game 1 Wembanyama struggled to get going against the Knicks strong frontcourt, led by Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson, who made it hard for him to score easily.

Wembanyama is averaging 27.5 points through two Finals games. His shooting hasn’t been great. He’s making 41 percent of his shots from the field and the Knicks defense is making it tough for him.They’re always on him making it hard for him to get a good look. 

However, Wembanyama showed aggression in the second half of the Game 2. He scored 22 out of 29 points during the second half. Also played a key role in ensuring that the Spurs got a chance to reverse the huge margin between them and their rivals. However, the Spurs lacked the prowess to win the game.

It is quite disappointing for the Spurs because they have made significant mistakes, one of which resulted in losing the game. It took Wembanyama making a foul with the ball just when time was about to expire followed by failure to score a winning goal in the process. Wembanyama blamed himself for costing Spurs to lose the game after the game ended.

For the Spurs to win in the next game, things will not be easy. No team has ever come back and won the title following losses in the first two games at their home ground.

After Friday night’s loss, the San Antonio Spurs find themselves in a daunting 2-0 hole against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. Victor Wembanyama had a chance to even the series in the closing seconds of Game 2, but his go-ahead attempt missed the mark. Now, the Knicks have the Spurs exactly where they want them.

As electric as San Antonio’s home crowd was during the first two games, it won’t compare to what awaits on Monday night. Madison Square Garden will be at full volume as Knicks fans, former players, celebrities, and even the President pack the arena. The challenge facing the Spurs is much steeper than the series score alone suggests.

MORE: Shaq calls out Victor Wembanyama for postgame comment

Knicks fans haven’t experienced an opportunity like this since the franchise’s last NBA Finals appearance in 1999. Ironically, that series also came against the Spurs and marked the beginning of the Gregg Popovich-era dynasty. Back then, however, San Antonio carried a 2-0 lead into New York for Game 3.

The Knicks responded to the energy of Madison Square Garden on June 21, 1999, cutting the series deficit to 2-1 before dropping the next two games. Nearly three decades later, the roles have reversed.

NBA Finals history re-written?

Now holding a 2-0 advantage in this 27-year rematch, the Knicks return home with momentum firmly on their side. The atmosphere inside Madison Square Garden is expected to be unlike anything seen in years. By failing to secure at least a split on their home floor, the Spurs may have already put themselves in an impossible position.

MORE: Timothée Chalamet & Ben Stiller share electric embrace after Knicks beat Spurs in Game 2

Anything can happen in sports, but asking San Antonio to win multiple games in New York is a tall order. If the Spurs couldn’t protect home court, stealing victories at Madison Square Garden becomes an even greater challenge.

Perhaps San Antonio can grab a win on Wednesday and breathe life back into the series. Doing so would at least give the Spurs a chance to return home with some momentum and an opportunity to redeem themselves in front of their own fans.

With two days to prepare, the Spurs must regroup quickly and maintain complete focus. Madison Square Garden will present one of the most hostile environments imaginable, and history is no longer on their side. Digging out of this deficit will require a truly historic effort.

Can the Spurs overcome the odds and rally on the road? Or do the Knicks have them exactly where they want them as they move one step closer to an NBA championship?

The New York Knicks vs the San Antonio Spurs Finals rivalry has a fresh controversy on its hands, and this time Draymond Green is right in the middle of it. What started as a debate over Harrison Barnes’ physical play on Jalen Brunson has now turned into questions about intent after Green publicly connected the incident to previous comments made by the Spurs players during the season.

Green did not directly accuse the Spurs of targeting Brunson, however, his remarks added another layer to a series already packed with tension. The Golden State Warriors veteran pointed to past footage involving Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs players, suggesting there is enough history there to at least raise eyebrows about what happened on the floor.

Draymond Green Questions Whether Harrison Barnes’ Play On Jalen Brunson Was Accidental

Speaking on “The Draymond Green Show”, Green addressed the controversial Barnes sequence and referenced previous moments involving the Spurs that had been caught on camera. While making it clear he was not presenting an accusation as fact, he hinted that the optics surrounding the situation were difficult to ignore.

“What I will say is Wemby has been caught on camera telling his guys to fuk somebody up, Harrison Barnes is somebody who is not playing a lot of minutes right now. They’ve been caught on camera saying go fuk this dude up. So, I don’t know, I’m not here to accuse anyone. But I do know what I know which is they’ve been caught red-handed telling guys, ‘Yo go get this guy.’”

Draymond Green on if Harrison Barnes play vs Jalen Brunson was dirty or not:

“What I will say is Wemby has been caught on camera telling his guys to fu*k somebody up, Harrison Barnes is somebody who is not playing a lot of minutes right now. They’ve been caught on camera saying… https://t.co/iERf5iDgvnpic.twitter.com/kLYfssWXHy

— NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) June 5, 2026

The comments immediately grabbed attention as Green has already been one of the loudest voices discussing the Knicks throughout the postseason. Earlier in the Finals buildup, he questioned New York’s championship credentials and echoed concerns previously raised by WNBA coach Becky Hammon about whether a team led by a smaller guard can win a title.

That criticism has followed Brunson for years. Yet the Knicks star has spent this postseason doing everything to silence doubters. The Knicks entered the Finals after tearing through the Eastern Conference. They had an 11-game playoff winning streak going into the championship round.

However, Green keeps saying that winning in the East does not mean you will win against a Western Conference team. The Spurs got to the Finals after beating teams like the Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The latest controversy is adding to what’s already a very interesting finals matchup. The Spurs and the Knicks are meeting in the Finals for the first time since 1999. Then the Spurs won their first title.

Now it’s about the players. Victor Wembanyama is leading San Antonio’s title chase. Meanwhile, Brunson is driving the Knicks’ bid for a championship in decades.

Whether Green’s comments are speculation or become a bigger story, one thing is clear. The tension between these two teams is growing. Every hard foul, heated quote, and controversial moment is being examined closely.

If the NBA world didn’t know just how dedicated New York Knicks fans were before the first two games against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, it knows now.

That’s because Knicks fans just about took over the Spurs’ home court in both games.

We certainly wouldn’t compare it to Madison Square Garden, but Knicks fans were loud enough that it was very noticeable and almost felt like a home atmosphere for New York.

Once the Knicks wrapped up Game 2 and secured a 2-0 series lead over the Spurs, several fans stuck around, which gave us an even better idea of how many attended the game.

MORE: Spurs must make NBA history to overcome 0-2 deficit vs. Knicks

And the dedication fans showed left Charles Barkley impressed.

“That’s incredible, man,” Barkley said while looking over all the Knicks fans at the arena. “We’re not in New York, Ernie. That’s incredible.”

“The tickets are less expensive here,” co-host Kenny Smith said. “It’s easier to travel, get a hotel room.”

How much are ticket prices for Game 3?

Speaking of ticket prices, at last check the get-in price for Game 3 was a jaw-dropping $7,390, according to TickPick.

That price is 1,148% higher than the get-in price for Game 2, and 143% more than it cost to attend all seven games of the 2025 NBA Finals.

Another absurd stat is this: a fan can spend $4,558 to attend every New York Giants and Jets game this coming season and every remaining Yankees and Mets game.

MORE: NBA makes ruling after Jalen Brunson-fan investigation

That’s a total of 120 games for thousands less than the get-in price for Game 3.

Let all that sink in.

How many Knicks fans attended Game 3?

We can’t say for sure how many, but we do have a stat from TickPick that at least gives us a ballpark figure.

TickPick revealed that 33% of ticket purchases for Game 2 of the NBA Finals came from New York and New Jersey, and 26% came from Texas while 11% were from California.

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Game 3 is seeing a significant difference, with 66% of purchases coming from New York and New Jersey and only 1.6% coming from Texas.

As we suspected, Spurs fans will not be invading MSG on Monday night.

Spurs must overcome NBA history

Five teams have recovered from an 0-2 deficit in the NBA Finals to win, but no team has ever done that after losing the first two games at home.

The Orlando Magic lost the first two games at home in 1995 to the Houston Rockets and were swept, and the Phoenix Suns dropped their two home games in the 1993 NBA Finals before ultimately losing in six to the Chicago Bulls.

Safe to say, the San Antonio Spurs are in big trouble, and that’s especially true when you consider they have to go into an electric Madison Square Garden on Monday night.