Cardi B to perform Halftime Show at NBA Finals Game 3 in New York as Knicks hope to extend record vs Spurs

A special guest will be performing tonight. Cardi B will headline the halftime show for Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. 

Cardi B to perform Halftime Show at NBA Finals Game 3 in New York as Knicks hope to extend record vs Spurs

 The WAP hitmaker is set to energize the crowd as the Knicks return home with a commanding 2-0 series lead. This marks the first NBA Finals game at MSG since 1999 and the first in New York City in 27 years, turning the historic arena into a focal point for basketball and entertainment.

A source confirmed the booking to TMZ, with the performance promising to blend high-energy hip-hop with the electric atmosphere of a Finals home game. Meanwhile, talking about the game, the Knicks defeated the Spurs in tight contests in San Antonio, including a thrilling 105-104 victory in Game 2, and will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead on their home floor. 

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