NBA Finals Game 3 draws nearly 24 million viewers at Madison Square Garden
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 11:13 PMESPN NBA — Spurs' win was most-watched Finals G3 since '98
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Finals Game 3 Nears 24 Million Viewers, Biggest Audience Since 1998
"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.
"Viewership for the Spurs' victory was up 159% from last year’s Game 3
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External links- ESPN NBAJun 10, 2026, 11:13 PMSpurs' win was most-watched Finals G3 since '98
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 8:56 PMNBA Finals Game 3 Nears 24 Million Viewers, Biggest Audience Since 1998
Viewership for the Spurs' victory was up 159% from last year’s Game 3
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