NBA Finals score, news and highlights from Game 3
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, narrowing the Knicks' series lead to 2-1. Knicks coach Mike Brown expressed frustration over a significant free-throw disparity during the second half.
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High-profile sporting events like the NBA Finals have significant cultural and economic impact in the US.
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The article reports on game events and quotes the coach directly, maintaining a standard sports journalism tone.
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