NBA Finals Game 3 Nears 24 Million Viewers, Biggest Audience Since 1998

NBA Finals Game 3, which aired on Monday, June 8, 2026 on ABC and ESPN, drew 23.8 million viewers according to live-plus-same-day figures, making it the largest Game 3 audience since 1998. The game featured the San Antonio Spurs defeating the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Viewership was up 159% compared to last year's Game 3.