What the Spurs did differently in Game 3 and how the Knicks will respond

Jun 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) guards New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Game 3 of the NBA Finals wasn’t much different than Games 1 and 2: the Spurs got ahead early after a classic slow start from the Knicks, they eventually responded, then everything was once again down to the w