nba finals NBA New York Knicks Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 3 NBA Finals loss to Spurs: Mikal Bridges went MIA By Zach Braziller Published June 9, 2026, 12:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results.
Add The New York Post on Google Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 115-111 Game 3 loss to the Spurs in the NBA Finals on Monday night at the Garden:
Victor Wembanyama started the game with two dunks and didn’t stop attacking. The Knicks couldn’t slow down the 7-foot-4 Frenchman. He torched them for 32 points on 11-for-18 shooting along with eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks.
Mikal Bridges was invisible Monday night. After his stout Game 2 performance, the two-way wing attempted just four shots, making only one of them. He was also benched for most of the fourth quarter and was tentative upon finally reentering the game.
Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox drives down court as New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges gives chase. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Unsung Hero Wembanyama needed help from his friends, and he got plenty out of Stephon Castle. The former Connecticut star played a pivotal role in the Spurs’ first win of the Finals. Castle came up clutch, making two key free throws with the San Antonio lead down to two and 6.8 seconds remaining. He finished with 23 points, five rebounds and five assists in 38 strong minutes.
Spurs guard Stephon Castle hits a foul shot with 6.8 seconds left. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Key Stat 9: The Knicks missed their first nine 3-pointers of the fourth quarter and went 13-for-37 from distance.
