The New York Knicks became just the third team in NBA history to open the NBA Finals with two road wins.
Now, they head home to Madison Square Garden just two wins away from their first NBA championship in 53 years.
Game 3 is set for 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 8. The game is televised on ABC.
Besides the usual group of celebrities expected to be in attendance like Ben Stiller, Spike Lee and Timothee Chalamet, President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in attendance as a guest of Knicks owner James Dolan.
While the Knicks have trailed by double digits in both of the first two games and have been held to their lowest scoring games of the playoffs, they’ve continued their winning ways in the NBA Finals – their streak is now at 13 straight – through clutch play and defense.
Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Co. have come up big down the stretch in each game, and they have held the Spurs to their lowest and fourth-lowest scoring totals of the playoffs in Games 1 and 2.
Here’s more on the NBA Finals, including the start time for Game 3, where to watch, odds, an updated schedule and results:
What time is NBA Finals Game 3? NBA Finals tipoff Game 3
Game 3 of the NBA Finals tips off at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8, at Madison Square Garden.
Where to watch the NBA Finals 2026 on TV, live stream
The 2026 NBA Finals air on ABC and stream on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Stream the NBA Finals on Fubo
NBA Finals odds Game 3: Who’s favored in Knicks vs Spurs game tonight?
Odds courtesy of BetMGM
Is Donald Trump going to the NBA Finals?
Yes, President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
He’ll be the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game. His presence has canceled an outdoor watch party outside MSG and increased security.
Trump, a former New York resident where he launched his real estate business, is a longtime Knicks fan.
Knicks owner James Dolan invited Trump to the game. Dolan is a major Trump donor and a member at Trump’s Mar-A-Lago club.
NBA Finals schedule
All times are 7:30 p.m. Central
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NBA playoffs bracket
The Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks (4-2), Philadelphia 76ers (4-0) and Cleveland Cavaliers (4-0) in the playoffs.
The Spurs beat the Portland Trailblazers (4-1), Minnesota Timberwolves (4-2) and Oklahoma City Thunder (4-3) in the playoffs.
Here’s the full NBA playoff bracket through Game 2 of the NBA Finals:
Where is NBA Finals Game 3?
Game 3 of the NBA Finals will be played at Madison Square Garden. It will be the first NBA Finals game at the World’s Most Famous Arena since 1999 when the Knicks and Spurs also squared off for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
T-shirts and rally towels await the fans at their seats.
Knicks winning streak
The Knicks are on a historic run in the playoffs, bringing a 13-game winning streak into Game 3. It’s the second-longest postseason winning streak in NBA history, behind only the 2017 Golden State Warriors.
Their last loss came on April 23 early in their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. After trailing the Hawks, 2-1, they won the next three games in dominant fashion to close out that series. They then swept the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-0 each, with seven of the eight victories by double-digit margins.
As the road underdog in both of the first two NBA Finals games against the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks overcame double-digit deficits to take a 2-0 lead.
Of the 13 straight playoff wins, eight have come on the road.
Spurs vs Knicks NBA Finals highlights
Here are highlights from Games 1 and 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals:
Knicks vs Spurs Game 1 highlights
Knicks vs Spurs Game 2 highlights
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: NBA Finals TV schedule, where to watch Knicks vs Spurs tonight Game 3
Reporting by Christopher Kuhagen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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By Christopher Kuhagen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | USA TODAY Network
