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The 2026 NBA Finals have reached a critical juncture based on past champions.
The San Antonio Spurs struck back and took Game 3 over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden after the Knicks won the first two games of the series in San Antonio. A pivotal Game 4 awaits in New York on Wednesday, June 10, with history suggesting the winner could have a big advantage in the pursuit of a title.
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This is the 64th time in league history that the NBA Finals has featured one team winning two of the first three games, and there’s been an inordinate amount of volatility in these situations in recent years. But there’s still just one team ever to overcome a 3-1 series deficit in the NBA Finals.
With that in mind, USA TODAY Sports combed through the NBA record books to examine all the NBA Finals since they began in 1950 to determine any trends and patterns that have emerged when a team leads the series 2-1. Here’s a look at five storylines that emerged:
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Celebrities courtside as Knicks face Spurs in NBA Finals battle in NYC
Ben Stiller and Timothee Chalamet react in the first quarter between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs during game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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Celebrities courtside as Knicks face Spurs in NBA Finals battle in NYC
Ben Stiller and Timothee Chalamet react in the first quarter between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs during game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
(Vincent Carchietta, Imagn Images)
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Celebrities courtside as Knicks face Spurs in NBA Finals battle in NYC
Filmmaker Spike Lee looks on before game three of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.
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Celebrities courtside as Knicks face Spurs in NBA Finals battle in NYC
Jun 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Kai Trump and United States president Donald Trump look on before game three of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn…
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Publish date : 2026-06-09 22:00:00
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