The Finals: Spurs win vital Game 3, 123-115 (3-0).

Still sore from a stinging loss in Game 2, the 76ers were perhaps not ready for the aggressive output by San Antonio early, surrendering a 16-PT lead after the 1st Quarter, 39-23. The Spurs kept scoring, before Philly finally fought back in the 4th Quarter, 49-30, albeit far too late. The Spurs led by as high as 28 points.

James Harden had 25 points, but shot just 2-7 from 3PT range. Dwight Howard was the 2nd highest scorer for Philly, not boding well for their victory chances, despite 15 points & 13 rebounds. Tobias Harris had 3 turnovers, frustrated visibly for just 13 points. Ben Simmons had 5 ugly turnovers, unable to steer them back into the mix.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope went off for 26 points, hitting 6-9 from 3PT territory. Fred VanVleet had 23, hitting 7 deep blows. Brandon Ingram had 18, with Murray & Fournier combining for 24 points. Worst of all, the Sixers had 21 turnovers. The Spurs, on the other hand, bombed Philly with 25 three-pointers.