The Spurs can even the NBA Finals tonight at Madison Square Garden after surviving a pivotal Game 3 on Monday.

Why it matters: San Antonio's 115-111 win over the Knicks showed the young Spurs aren't rattled by the Finals stage — or one of the league's toughest road environments.

State of play: After dropping the first two games at home, the Spurs were on the verge of falling into a nearly insurmountable hole.

• Instead, they responded with their best offensive performance of the Finals, fueled by Victor Wembanyama's 32 points and Stephon Castle's 23.
• They became the first pair of teammates age 22 or younger to each score 20 points or more in a Finals game.

What they're saying: "I think everybody was feeling good. I didn't want us to get too happy about one win," Castle told reporters. "I think since the end of Game 2 we've still been confident that we're gonna win this series. That's what we plan to do."

Here's what we're watching.

A charged atmosphere in New York

Violence that erupted after Monday's game has become an unexpected subplot heading into Game 4.

• In a statement to Axios, New York police said roughly 7,000 people attended a Knicks watch party near Bryant Park. Police reported multiple fights, traffic disruptions, 21 arrests and injuries to five officers.
• Videos circulating online that appear to show assaults on Spurs fans have drawn reactions from former athletes, actors, politicians and Wemby, who called the incidents "unacceptable."

Spotlight on the whistle

Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized officials after Game 3, while star center Karl-Anthony Towns denied that the officiating cost them the game.

• The question now is whether New York's complaints lead to a different whistle in Game 4 after San Antonio attempted 24 free throws in the second half of Game 3 while erasing a 7-point halftime deficit.

Dylan Harper's growing Finals role

Harper finished with 13 points, nine rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes, continuing a Finals run that has already put the rookie in the NBA record books.

• He led the Spurs with five fourth-quarter rebounds, helping San Antonio close out the win.

A recent UnidosUS poll of 500 Latino registered voters in Texas shows 67% disapprove of President Trump's job performance.

Why it matters: The erosion of Latino support for Trump, combined with dissatisfaction with the economy, signals danger for competitive GOP-held seats in the 2026 midterm elections.

By the numbers: In Texas, where significant rightward shifts occurred in 2024, 54% of respondents said they would vote for the Democratic House candidate in their district, compared with 28% for the Republican candidate.

Zoom in: Nationally, cost of living remains the top issue shaping Latino voters' views of Trump, followed by immigration enforcement.

The big picture: The poll suggests Latino voters remain among the most fluid blocs in the electorate, giving Democrats an opening in Texas districts that shifted right in 2024.

The bottom line: Republicans redrew Texas congressional maps after making significant gains with Latino voters in 2024.

• The new polling suggests some Latino voters who backed Trump before may be reconsidering that support ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Methodology: The bipartisan poll was conducted April 27–May 14 by BSP Research and Shaw & Company Research on behalf of UnidosUS. The poll is based on a sample of 3,000 Latino registered voters across the U.S., including 500 in Texas, with a margin of sampling error in the state of ±4.4 percentage points.

🌆 UT San Antonio will add a new downtown student housing option at The Continental Residences this fall that will accommodate about 50 students. (UT San Antonio)

🎶 Top of the Frost will launch June 20 atop downtown's Frost Tower, bringing live and streamed music and comedy performances to San Antonio as part of a new series. (CultureMap SA)

🍺 Alamo Beer Co. will reopen its taproom near the Hays Street Bridge in July after an extensive renovation, following its acquisition by Australian-based SJK Capital. (Express-News 🔑)

👋 Megan here! A new coffee shop in town lets you escape to Italy without leaving San Antonio's Northwest Side.

The vibe: Pane & Salumi opened this spring at the Tuscany venue. The playground makes it a family-friendly space, while a large fountain and towering trees ensure you'll actually want to be outside this summer sipping an espresso.

• It gives Hill Country-meets-Italy in the best way.
• Plus, there's plenty of air-conditioned indoor space decorated like an Italian villa.

What to try: An iced tiramisu latte ($6), which comes with a small cookie on top.

Six-word review: Milky latte, sweet treat, perfect escape.

What's next: Pane & Salumi is planning to launch a food menu soon.