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Knicks try to ignore hoopla, focus on G3 at MSG

ESPN • June 8, 2026 • Today
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If the day before Madison Square Garden's first NBA Finals game since June 25, 1999, was any indication, Monday's Game 3 between the Spurs and Knicks will be a madhouse. But Knicks players are doing their best to stay focused.

Knicks Try to Ignore Hoopla, Focus on G3 at MSG

Gregg Popovich, are looking to take a 2-1 lead in the series, while the Knicks are trying to stay alive. The team has been working hard to prepare for the game, but it's clear that the atmosphere at MSG will be unlike anything they've experienced before. "It's going to be a great environment," said Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau. "But we've got to stay focused on the game plan and execute."> Julius Randle. "We know it's going to be a tough game, but we're ready for it.">
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