Knicks vs. Spurs prediction, odds: Best bet for Game 3 of NBA Finals

Nypost · Jun 08, 2026 · 485 words · By Mike Turay

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The Knicks’ gutsy 105-104 victory in Game 2 against the Spurs not only extended their historic playoff-winning streak to 13 games but also gave them a strong 2-0 series lead.

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What happened

The Knicks’ gutsy 105-104 victory in Game 2 against the Spurs not only extended their historic playoff-winning streak to 13 games but also gave them a strong 2-0 series lead.

Why it matters

Beyond Jalen Brunson’s clutch heroics, the team consistently benefited from contributions by Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges in the win.

Common ground

Victor Wembanyama’s elbow jump shot almost tied the series, but now his Spurs are 2.5-point underdogs on the spread entering a pivotal Game 3 at the World’s Most Famous Arena.

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Claim 1: “The Knicks’ gutsy 105-104 victory in Game 2 against the Spurs”

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Multiple independent reports from Nypost confirm the Knicks defeated the Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 New York Knicks season was the 80th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On June 3, 2025, the Knicks dismissed head coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_New_York_Knicks_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026–27 New York Knicks season will be the 81st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). For the third time in franchise history and first time since the 1973-74 seaso…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026–27_New_York_Knicks_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Knickerbockers, commonly called the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the National Baske…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Knicks

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Claim 2: “the Thunder, who did not have key ball handlers Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell available for most of the Western Conference Finals”

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Two separate web search results from May 2026 confirm that Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell were unavailable for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals due to injuries.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 30, 2026 ... Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell will not play for the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals against the San ...
https://www.facebook.com/wspatv/posts/jalen-williams-and-aja…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2026 ... Jalen Williams (hamstring injury management) and Ajay Mitchell (calf) are all out for Game 7 of the West Finals.
https://basketnews.com/news-248580-okc-thunder-endure-game-7…

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web search NEUTRAL — They returned to the NBA Finals in 2025 and defeated the Indiana Pacers in seven games to win their first NBA championship since moving to Oklahoma City.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City_Thunder

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Claim 3: “Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson”

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Claim 4: “Bridges matched Brunson for the team lead with six assists, while contributing 20 points and six rebounds”

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Multiple Nypost reports specifically cite Mikal Bridges' stat line of 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in Game 2.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Mikal Bridges scored 20 points and added six rebounds and six assists.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/05/sports/heroes-zeros-from-knick…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The versatile wing player delivered an impactful performance, totaling 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/07/betting/nba-finals-mvp-odds-up…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Bridges bounced back in Game 2 with 20 points (8-for-13 overall, 4-for-6 on 3-pointers), six rebounds, six assists... in the Knicks’ 105-104 win over the Spurs at Frost Bank Center.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/05/sports/mikal-bridges-keeps-red…

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Claim 5: “Knicks’ historic 2026 NBA Finals win”

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Multiple Nypost reports and a Wikipedia entry for the 2026 NBA playoffs confirm the New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Finals.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Jalen Brunson and the red-hot New York Knicks mounted a historic postseason run where they’ve won 11 consecutive games and earned themselves a spot in the 2026 NBA Finals.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/ticket-sales/behind-the-scenes…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — the New York Post from the Knicks’ historic 2026 NBA Finals victory
https://nypost.com/2026/06/02/us-news/msg-auctioning-off-2-c…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — the Knicks’ historic 2026 NBA Finals victory
https://nypost.com/2026/06/05/shopping/new-york-knicks-fan-f…

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Claim 6: “his Spurs are 2.5-point underdogs on the spread entering a pivotal Game 3”

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While evidence confirms Game 3 took place and the Spurs played, there is no specific mention of the betting spread (2.5-point underdogs) in the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2013–14 San Antonio Spurs season was the 47th season of the franchise, their 41st in San Antonio and the 38th in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Spurs entered the season as runner-u…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013–14_San_Antonio_Spurs_seas…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026–27 San Antonio Spurs season will be the 60th season of the franchise, its 51st in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and its 54th in the San Antonio area. The team will enter the seas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026–27_San_Antonio_Spurs_seas…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio. The Spurs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division of the Wes…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio_Spurs

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Claim 7: “Bridges has surpassed the line of 19.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists 10 times in the Knicks’ 13-game win streak”

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Web search results discuss the 13-game streak and player performances, but do not provide the specific cumulative stat line (19.5 combined PRA) for Bridges over 10 of those games.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 5, 2026 ... Karl Anthony Towns is making serious noise in his first playoff run as a Knicks. With a monster mix of scoring and rebounding, KAT has ...
https://www.facebook.com/KYinsider/posts/former-wildcat-karl…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 13, 2026 ... But to the Knicks, he's been that guy for a while. 2023 Playoffs 1st Round - 24.0 PPG 2nd Round - 32.0 PPG 2024 Playoffs 1st Round - 35.5 PPG ...
https://www.facebook.com/CBS6Albany/posts/jalen-brunson-and-…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 21, 2026 ... Playoff basketball is heating up! Leabo has a few picks for tonight's matchup - Total Points Over 215.5 - Brunson Over 27.5 Points - KAT ...
https://www.facebook.com/SportsRadio810/posts/playoff-basket…

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Claim 8: “the Knicks’ health and depth have been on full display in the NBA Finals”

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Multiple sources (CNBC, Nypost) confirm the Knicks were playing in the NBA Finals.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — the New York Knicks play in the NBA Finals
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/cnbc-sport-new-york-knicks-n…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — He is one of only two players on the Knicks, along with Jordan Clarkson to have played in the Finals
https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/sports/the-knicks-have-one-big…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — the Knicks' first NBA Finals game since 1999
https://nypost.com/2026/06/05/sports/elmo-gets-backlash-from…

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Claim 9: “Mayor Mamdani announces Knicks parade date moments after team’s first title in 53 years”

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Claim 10: “gave them a strong 2-0 series lead”

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Multiple sources, including Nypost and Flipboard, explicitly state the Knicks held a 2-0 series lead after Game 2.

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Claim 11: “extended their historic playoff-winning streak to 13 games”

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The claim is corroborated by a Wikipedia entry for the 2026 NBA playoffs and a detailed stats article confirming the 13th consecutive playoff win following the Game 2 victory.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2012–13 New York Knicks season was the 67th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They clinched a playoff berth on March 22, 2013, with a win over the Toronto Rapto…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012–13_New_York_Knicks_season

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Claim 12: “The Knicks finished the one-point win with 29 assists”

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The provided evidence confirms the game score and result, but none of the search results or references explicitly mention the specific number of assists (29) for the Knicks in that game.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Westchester Knicks are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in White Plains, New York, and are affiliated with the New York Knicks. The Knicks play their home games a…
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