Madison Square Garden is gearing up for a key night in the 2026 NBA Finals. Game 3 between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs is set to take place today, June 8, in New York, with the home team arriving in a highly favorable position after taking a 2β0 lead in the series by winning both games in San Antonio. The pregame atmosphere was captured by Nacho GarcΓa for MARCA, showing the mood surrounding a high-stakes matchup.In the hours leading up to tip-off, the area around the Garden already reflects the anticipation of a series that the Knicks have controlled with confidence, backed by the leadership of Jalen Brunson and a defense that has delivered in the most important moments against the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama. With the series in their favor and the momentum of their fans behind them, New York has the chance to take a decisive step toward the championship if they maintain the same level theyβve shown so far.