New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Where to watch Game 3 tonight, tipoff time, conference finals schedule and more

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The New York Knicks currently lead the Eastern Conference final series 2-0 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Game 3 will tip off tonight at 8 p.m. ET and the game will air nationally on ESPN. Want to tune in to the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the OKC Thunder? Those games will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock throughout the week. Stay up-to-date with the latest playoff news in our playoffs hub for scores, stats, and more, and check out the schedule below for all of this week's upcoming games.

Here's everything you need to know so you won't miss the Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 3, or any other playoff games this week.

How to watch the New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3:

Date: May 23, 2026

Time: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

TV channel: ESPN

Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, YouTube TV and more

New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game time:

Game 3 between the Knicks and Cavaliers tips off at 8 p.m. ET.

New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3 channel:

The Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 3 will be broadcast on ESPN.

How to watch the New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3 without cable:

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