New York City has waited a long time for tonight — 27 years, to be exact.
Game 3 of the NBA Finals are tonight, June 8, on the Knicks’ home court at Madison Square Garden. It’s the first NBA Finals game to be hosted at the World’s Most Famous Arena since the 1999 Finals.
In addition to extending their postseason win streak to an incredible 12 games, the Knicks are now up 2-0 over the San Antonio Spurs.
In a Game 2 defined by a down-to-the-wire finish, the Knicks relied on their veteran poise to survive a fierce counterpunch from San Antonio. Karl-Anthony Towns was magnificent for New York, finishing with a team-high 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges delivered a highly efficient 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists to help New York steal both games on the road.
NBA Finals 2026: what to know
- What: San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks, Game 3
- When: June 5, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York)
- Channel: ABC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
There will be extra eyes on tonight’s matchup since President Donald Trump plans to attend. Security is tight inside and around Madison Square Garden and watch parties in the area are being cancelled.
Spurs vs. Knicks start time:
Tonight’s (June 8) NBA Finals Game 3 is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET.
NBA Finals Game 3 streaming: How to watch Spurs vs. Knicks for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the game for free.
DIRECTV is our top pick for watching basketball live for free — its five-day free trial includes ABC, where every game of the NBA Finals will air. When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $44.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.
Sling TV is another affordable way to watch TV live and stream NBA games; its Select plan includes ABC and starts at $19.99/month.
NBA Finals schedule 2026
All games will air on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- Game 1: Knicks 105, Spurs 95
- Game 2: Knicks 105, Spurs 104
- Game 3: Monday, June 8
- Game 4: Wednesday, June 10
- Game 5: Saturday, June 13*
- Game 6: Tuesday, June 16*
- Game 7: Friday, June 19*
* if necessary
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