Spurs' Wembanyama Shakes Off Game 2 Miss With Dominant Game 3 Performance

Key facts

• Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 blocks in Game 3.
• The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3.
• The Game 3 viewership of 23.8 million is the highest for an NBA Finals Game 3 since 1998.
• The Spurs will play Game 4 to try and even the series.

Victor Wembanyama bounced back from a Game 2 loss with a dominant Game 3 performance, scoring 32 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks. This crucial win prevented the Spurs from falling into a 3-0 series deficit. Wembanyama's performance was complemented by 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 blocks, with the team employing a strategy to pressure the paint and rim. The game's viewership reached 23.8 million, marking the largest audience for an NBA Finals Game 3 since 1998. The Spurs will now aim to tie the series in Game 4.