NBA Finals Game 3 draws nearly 24 million viewers at Madison Square Garden

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

NBA Finals Game 3 draws nearly 24 million viewers at Madison Square Garden
Summary

Game 3 of the NBA Finals aired on June 8 at Madison Square Garden, attracting 23.8 million viewers. This marked the largest Game 3 audience since 1998 and represents a 159% increase in viewership from last year's comparable game. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks were among the featured players. Further details on the outcome of the game are expected as the series continues.

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  • Game 3 was held at Madison Square Garden on June 8.
  • Viewership reached 23.8 million, the highest since 1998.
  • Rating rose 159% compared to last year's Game 3.
  • Victor Wembanyama and Karl-Anthony Towns participated.
  • Details on the game's outcome will follow.
Latest Updates
  • 11:13 PMESPN NBASpurs' win was most-watched Finals G3 since '98
  • 8:56 PMYahoo SportsNBA Finals Game 3 Nears 24 Million Viewers, Biggest Audience Since 1998
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Victor Wembanyama's 32-point performance in the Spurs' win over the Knicks on Monday was the most-watched NBA Finals Game 3 since 1998, averaging 23.8M viewers.

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Viewership for the Spurs' victory was up 159% from last year’s Game 3

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