Finally! The Spurs have successfully struck back!

Honestly, when they lost two straight games at home in San Antonio, the atmosphere was quite tense.

The New York media had already started talking about championships, and some fans were dreaming of a sweep while we were worried.

However, the Spurs' performance tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York was completely different.

Most notably, President Donald Trump even came to the game to cheer for the home team, the Knicks, haha.

The entire city of New York was buzzing, and Madison Square Garden felt like a festival. They believed that a championship, waited for over 50 years, was finally within reach.

But what was the outcome?

The Spurs doused cold water on New York right in the heart of the city.

Even more satisfying was that the Spurs finally ended the Knicks' terrifying 13-game winning streak in this playoffs.

Thirteen wins in a row.

Achieving 13 consecutive wins in the playoffs is not something just anyone can do.

New York had seemed almost invincible during that time, especially at home.

But tonight, the Spurs took control from the first quarter, leading 33-22.

Of course, the Knicks didn't back down easily. They exploded for 42 points in the second quarter, turning the game around to lead 64-57 at halftime.

Honestly, tonight's game was so physical that it was hard to tell if it was a basketball game or a 5-on-5 wrestling match.

However, the Spurs' defense came alive in the second half.

In particular, holding New York to just 20 points in the fourth quarter was the highlight of the game.

To shut down the home team in the final quarter like that is almost like stealing the game with defense.

And at the center of it all was, of course, Victor Wembanyama.

32 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks.

New York's Brunson also fought hard, scoring 32 points despite fierce defense, and OG Anunoby recorded 28 points, but the Spurs were stronger in the end.

And with today's victory, one crucial fact has been confirmed.

The sweep is over.

Now, even if New York wins Game 4, the series will definitely return to San Antonio.

Game 5 will be held back at the San Antonio arena.

New York fans were probably already imagining a championship parade, but now they have to fly back to San Antonio.

This is the true value of today's victory.

When they were ahead 2-0, all the pressure was on the Spurs.

But that's not the case anymore. If the Spurs can take Game 4?

At that moment, the series will start completely anew.

And there has been a strange phenomenon in this finals so far.

The away team is winning, not the home team.

The Knicks have 2 wins in San Antonio.

The Spurs have 1 win in New York.

At this point, jokes about away court advantage instead of home court advantage are being made.

Tonight, New York had the president cheering for them, was riding a 13-game winning streak, and had the championship atmosphere.

All of that was halted by the Spurs in one game.

A victory that crushed the Knicks' momentum.

A victory that completely eliminated the possibility of a sweep.

And a victory that revived the series.

Now, onto Game 4. The finals are not over yet.

In fact, the real battle begins now.

Go Spurs Go