NBA Finals Game 3 live takeaways: Spurs start strong, Knicks battle back

NEW YORK — For the first time in 27 years, this building, the mecca of basketball, is hosting the NBA Finals.The New York Knicks are seeking a commanding 3-0 series lead Monday, June 8 here at Madison Square Garden against the San Antonio Spurs. Not only did the exorbitant ticket prices make this the most expensive NBA Finals game on record, President Donald J. Trump also attended as a guest of Knicks owner James Dolan.On the court, however, the desperate Spurs turn their hopes to star phe