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Knicks Star Hart, Spurs' Kornet Scuffle in Game 3
9 Jun
Summary
- Hart and Kornet clashed during the first quarter of Game 3.
- Hart received a technical foul for shoving Kornet.
- The Knicks held a 2-0 series lead entering the game.
Tensions flared during the first quarter of Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals, with New York Knicks' Josh Hart and San Antonio Spurs' Luke Kornet involved in a physical altercation. The incident occurred as Hart drove for a fastbreak layup, feeling he was blindsided by Kornet. Hart responded by shoving Kornet, resulting in a technical foul being assessed to the Knicks' guard.
This Game 3 took place on Monday night, with the New York Knicks holding a significant 2-0 advantage in the best-of-seven series. The Knicks had already secured two crucial road victories in San Antonio, placing them just two wins away from clinching their first NBA championship since 1973. Hart, in his ninth NBA season and fourth with the Knicks, has been a vital two-way player, contributing to the team's historic Finals appearance.
