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Wembanyama leads Spurs to victory over Knicks in NBA Finals, Trump booed at Madison Square Garden
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Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points, along with eight rebounds, six assists, three blocks, and two steals, to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. This win at Madison Square Garden snapped the Knicks’ 13-game win streak and reduced their series lead to 2-1. Wembanyama emphasized that the job is not yet done, despite the crucial win. The game, the first NBA Finals match at Madison Square Garden since 1999, featured a lively crowd that booed President Donald Trump when he appeared on the arena videoscreen. Trump was the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game, and his presence led to increased security measures. Stephon Castle contributed 23 points for the Spurs, and Dylan Harper added 13 points off the bench. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson led with 32 points, and OG Anunoby scored 28. Knicks coach Mike Brown expressed frustration with the officiating, particularly the free throw disparity, but acknowledged the Spurs’ strong performance. The Spurs are aiming for their sixth NBA title, their first since 2014, while the Knicks seek their first championship since 1973. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday in New York.
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