Game 3 of the NBA Finals dramatically shifted the series landscape as the San Antonio Spurs secured a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks, narrowing the Knicks' lead to 2-1. The Knicks, having dominated the playoffs until this point, now confront a critical Game 4 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.

With the Knicks entering as slight favorites at 1.5 points, the pressure mounts on Jalen Brunson and his teammates, who must avoid falling into a 2-2 series tie. The odds favor New York at -185 to win the series, while the Spurs sit at +155.

Key Matchup:

• Game: Spurs at Knicks
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: New York
• TV: ABC
• Betting Insight:
  • SportsLine Model: Knicks -1.5
  • Expert Pick: Landry Shamet Over 1.5 total 3-point field goals -120

Despite the setback in Game 3, the Knicks maintain a strong advantage in bench scoring, outpacing the Spurs 27.4 to 21.3 points per game. Landry Shamet has been a standout, contributing 9.7 points off the bench and attempting 20 three-pointers in the finals.

Other notable games include:

• Mariners at Orioles: 6:35 p.m. ET
• Rangers at Royals: 7:40 p.m. ET
• Cubs at Rockies: 8:40 p.m. ET

Looking Ahead:

• Stanley Cup Final Game 5: Golden Knights at Hurricanes on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.