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The Knicks Try to Move to the Brink of a Title in Game 3 of the NBA Finals Against the Spurs
The Knicks are 2-0 and can win their first title since 1973 as Game 3 draws President Donald Trump and tickets topping $10,000.
- On Monday, the New York Knicks host Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden against the San Antonio Spurs, leading the series 2-0 and halfway to their first championship since 1973.
- This matchup marks the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since June 25, 1999, when the Knicks watched the Spurs celebrate their first championship after winning Game 5.
- Fans are paying more than $10,000 for tickets to witness the historic return of championship basketball. "Fans have earned the right to see finals basketball be played here," Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns said.
- President Donald Trump will attend Monday's game, joining celebrity fans at the court, while Knicks captain Jalen Brunson emphasized the team remains focused on the task ahead despite the high-profile attention.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson anticipates an intense environment, noting the added attention surrounding 7-foot-4 phenom Victor Wembanyama as the team prepares for the pressure in the arena.
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