Brunson's 'Magic' Heroics Move Knicks to Brink of NBA Title

New York star earns 'Magic Man' moniker in 3-0 Finals run.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 91 min read

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"Jalen Brunson is a magic man." ✨ @patmcafeeshow was stunned by Brunson 😳 https://t.co/80pvaLQwSk

What happened: Pat McAfee expressed amazement at Jalen Brunson's 'magical' performance as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Brunson's clutch scoring and playmaking have become the defining story of the 2026 championship series.

Why it matters: With New York one win away from its first title since 1973, the king of New York has cemented his status as the Finals MVP favorite. The Knicks have now won 14 consecutive playoff games, the second-longest streak in NBA history.

By the numbers: Knicks lead Spurs 3-0. Jalen Brunson: 25.0 PPG, 4.0 APG in Finals. Knicks Playoff Streak: 14 games.

What to watch: The Knicks look to complete the sweep and secure the championship in Game 4 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.

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@SportsCenter Jun 8, 10:25 PM ET

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Brunson's 'Magic' Heroics Move Knicks to Brink of NBA Title

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