After the disappointment of missing a potential game-winning shot in Game 2, Victor Wembanyama delivered a standout performance when the San Antonio Spurs needed him most. The young star led the Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, helping his team avoid falling into a nearly impossible 3-0 series deficit. Wembanyama finished with 32 points while contributing across the board with eight rebounds, six assists, three blocks, and two steals. His all-around effort helped San Antonio trim New York's lead in the best-of-seven championship series to 2-1 ahead of Game 4 on Wednesday.— NBA (@NBA) The 22-year-old French sensation played a crucial role throughout the night. He helped the Spurs establish an early advantage and later sparked a key third-quarter comeback after New York erased a double-digit deficit. Following an assist to Keldon Johnson that tied the game, Wembanyama drilled a deep three-pointer from well beyond the arc to put San Antonio back in front.His impact continued in the final period. Wembanyama opened a dominant fourth quarter with a basket and later knocked down two free throws to push the Spurs past the 100-point mark. On the defensive end, he produced one of the game's biggest moments by rejecting a Landry Shamet layup attempt with just minutes remaining, halting a potential Knicks rally.— NBA (@NBA) The victory also ended New York's 13-game winning streak and came in front of President Donald Trump, who attended the game at Madison Square Garden.Despite the criticism that followed his missed shot in Game 2, Wembanyama's teammates never lost confidence in him. Their faith was rewarded as the Spurs star responded with one of his most complete performances of the postseason, keeping San Antonio firmly alive in the chase for the NBA championship.Trump received a loud mixed reaction from the crowd at Madison Square Garden, becoming the first sitting US president to attend a Finals game. As singer Avery Wilson performed the national anthem, fans initially chanted 'U-S-A! U-S-A!' before breaking into boos when Trump appeared on the arena's giant video screens saluting the flag. — Variety (@Variety) The reaction quickly subsided when the cameras shifted to the American flag and later to Knicks players, who drew cheers from the crowd. Trump watched the game from Knicks owner James Dolan’s suite alongside his granddaughter Kai Trump, several administration officials, and advisers, while also spending time with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.