The San Antonio Spurs win their first game of the 2026 NBA Finals by defeating the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3, according to Newsweek. The result comes after the Spurs had not yet recorded a victory in the series entering the matchup. The Spurs’ four-point margin gives them a foothold in the Finals and breaks the Knicks’ momentum described by reports leading into the game. Separate Newsweek coverage highlights comments associated with Spurs players following the win, including a message from Victor Wembanyama directed toward teammate Stephon Castle, and a confident statement from Castle after the game. While the reports focus on player reactions, both accounts agree on the core outcome: San Antonio defeats New York in Game 3 by a score of 115-111. The Finals continue after the Game 3 result, with the series tied up by the Spurs’ first win of the matchup.