Now We Have an NBA Finals: Trump Nods Off, Spurs Wake Up! /VIDEO/

This certainly wasn't the script anyone expected: The New York Knicks had snatched the first two games of the NBA Finals on the road and returned home with a chance to potentially close out the series against the San Antonio Spurs! In a packed Madison Square Garden, could Victor Wembanyama and his team turn the tide?

The French center scored the game's first four points, dominating near the basket, while the Knicks piled up turnovers. The Spurs quickly found their rhythm, their offense flowing much more smoothly, and their lead soon stretched to 10 points thanks to a flawless Stephon Castle.

Josh Hart set the tone, igniting the New York machine. But overall, the Knicks' first quarter was a misfire: insufficient team play, too many turnovers, which San Antonio fully exploited to maintain their lead. It was a tough situation for New York, who lacked rhythm and watched Castle dissect their defense with ease. However, a surge of energy from the bench, particularly from Jose Alvarado, was enough to bring the home team back into contention.

And as if by magic, the game flipped. Of course, San Antonio – and especially Wembanyama – kept pace to stay in the game, but once the Knicks found their stride, the Spurs were helpless: New York dominated, with their leaders, especially OG Anunoby, doing incredible work. With an 8-0 run to close the quarter, the Knicks won the period 42-24 and headed to the locker room with a 64-57 lead.

However, that momentum vanished after halftime. New York once again struggled offensively and quickly conceded a 6-0 run. This set the stage for a period of gritty play as the game entered a new phase. Yet, it felt like the Knicks possessed superior firepower and could decide the outcome at any moment.

The bench continued to contribute, particularly Jordan Clarkson, who had been quiet in these Finals until now. But the Spurs were far from giving up, managing to stay afloat, primarily due to a suddenly much-improved team effort. And the ever-present Victor Wembanyama, who hit several shots and started to gain momentum.

After a tense finish to the third quarter, the Spurs held a slim lead heading into the final 12 minutes. As usual, they started the fourth quarter strong, pulling away on the scoreboard as the Knicks struggled again. But a successful challenge on a Mitchell Robinson foul – at a moment when the lead could have stretched to 10 – seemed to shift the dynamic.

But it wasn't enough: the Knicks appeared to run out of gas and made several poor decisions. Shots stopped falling, forcing Jalen Brunson to attack the rim. Nevertheless, the end of the game seemed to slip into the Spurs' hands: a big shot from Castle, and above all, a dagger of a basket from De'Aaron Fox.

New York didn't give up entirely: Anunoby hit another crucial shot, but Castle capped off his brilliant performance with free throws to seal a 115-111 victory. The Knicks had a chance to put the series to bed in this game but clearly stumbled. Now we'll see if this win, earned through superb team spirit and Wembanyama's 32 points, will be enough to turn the tide of the Finals. Wembanyama finished with 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, along with three blocks, two steals, and one turnover. Brunson led the Knicks with 32 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Castle ended the game with 28 points and five rebounds. For the Knicks, Anunoby also scored 28 points and five rebounds.

According to footage, US President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep while watching Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York on Monday night. Social media users claimed to have spotted the president dozing off in a video from a private box where Trump was seated with Knicks owner James Dolan, watching the game.

Critics were quick to condemn the president, who has already faced numerous accusations of sleeping during public appearances, to the extent that Democrats have dubbed him "the Commander-in-Sleep."

Anti-Trump activist group "The Lincoln Project" called Trump's Monday visit to Madison Square Garden "the most expensive taxpayer-funded nap" in a post on X (formerly Twitter).