The NBA Finals head to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
Jalen Brunson and the Knicks will have a chance to close out the series at their home arena after winning the first two games on the road at the Frost Bank Center.
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The Knicks’ last NBA finals appearance was in 1999 against the Spurs, who went on to beat New York 4-1. The Knicks won their only two NBA titles in 1970 and 1973.
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs will have to crawl back into the series, in search of the franchise’s first title since 2014.
Here’s what NBA experts think will happen in Game 3 of the series:
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson dribbles the ball past San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle in the second half during game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on June 5, 2026.
Knicks vs. Spurs Game 3 predictions
USA TODAY Staff: Knicks will continue to pull away
Most of the USA TODAY Sports staff believes the Knicks will continue to run away with the series in Madison Square Garden.
Lorenzo Reyes: Knicks 110, Spurs 101
Mark Giannotto: Knicks 108, Spurs 105
Scooby Axson: Knicks 115, Spurs 111
Victoria Hernandez: Knicks 112, Spurs 108
Jon Hoefling: Knicks 111, Spurs 109
Andres Soto: Spurs 111, Knicks 108
James H. Williams: Spurs 115, Knicks 108
Sports Betting Dime: Spurs 116.5, Knicks 115.1
The website predicts that San Antonio will win Game 3 against New York, taking the Spurs with the points. It has the point total going over.
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ESPN: Knicks given best chance to win in Game 3
The website gives New York a 58.2% chance of beating San Antonio in Game 3 and being within one game of winning the championship.
How to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals
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Where: Madison Square Garden (New York)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA Finals Game 3 predictions: Will Spurs or Knicks win?
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