This will be a tremendous source of motivation for the New York Knicks players in their first home game at Madison Square Garden in the 2026 NBA Finals series.

On June 8, Beijing time, NBA official data expert John Schuhmann wrote about the changes in the Spurs' fast-break scoring during the Finals, as follows—In this Finals series, both teams' offenses have stalled, making fast breaks a precious scoring opportunity—easy layups or open three-pointers before the defense sets.

With a 2-0 lead in the Finals, Knicks fans are already celebrating the championship wildly, but only "Mikal" Bridges knows this means nothing. Because five years ago, he had a 2-0 lead in the Finals and then lost the title. In that Finals five years ago, the Suns led the Bucks 2-0, only to lose four straight, marking the closest Chris Paul ever got to a championship in his entire career.

On June 8, Beijing time, after the Warriors ended their season, offseason speculation has been swirling. Following the confirmation of head coach Steve Kerr's extension, Golden State plans to build around two-time MVP Stephen Curry and fully construct the roster. Both LeBron James and Anthony Davis have become potential targets. According to NBA reporter Chris Siegel, Curry intends to meet with James this summer to recruit him to join the Warriors.

On June 8, Beijing time, the NBA official website previewed Game 3 of the Finals scheduled for tomorrow, noting that with the Knicks leading the Spurs 2-0, the focus of speculation has shifted from whether the series can go to six games or even a Game 7 to whether the Knicks can complete a sweep. The website listed the following four highlights—1.

On June 8, Beijing time, Victor Wembanyama, the star player for the San Antonio Spurs, had his 19-year-old younger brother Oscar Wembanyama make an appearance at the Adidas European Basketball Training Camp in Treviso, Italy, this weekend, showcasing his skills to various scouts. According to ESPN draft expert Givony, Oscar measured 2.01m barefoot in height, with a 2.11m wingspan and a weight of 87 kg during this physical test.

On June 8, Beijing time, Game 3 of the NBA Finals will tip off tomorrow at Madison Square Garden, featuring the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs. The arena is expected to be electric, but the steep ticket prices have deterred many fans. This marks the first time Madison Square Garden has hosted an NBA Finals game since 1999. Knicks forward Josh Hart, in an interview, called the ticket prices for this game outrageously high.

On June 8th Beijing Time, Game 3 of the NBA Finals is set for June 9th. The Spurs currently trail the Knicks 0-2 in the series. During today's Game 3 media availability, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson and players Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Ron Harper Jr., and De’Aaron Fox spoke to the press. Key highlights follow—Wembanyama on his experience playing at Madison Square Garden: "It's always a pleasure to play here.

On June 8, Beijing time, Game 3 of the NBA Finals is set for June 9, with New York holding a 2-0 series lead over San Antonio. During today’s Game 3 media availability, Knicks head coach Mike Brown and players Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart spoke to the media. Key takeaways follow—Brunson interview on Leon Rose’s team-building philosophy and its impact on the team: “He truly understands the game and knows how to put people in the right positions.

Stop only coveting Giannis and Leonard. There are other good options on the trade market, such as Heat's core player Herro. Although his strength and fame are not as high as those two stars, he is still an All-Star... Recently, a US media outlet suggested that the Rockets could send Jabari Smith Jr. + Capela to the Heat in exchange for Herro + this year's 41st pick. Data shows that during the regular season, the Rockets' three-point attempts (31.