Knicks and Spurs deliver high viewership in NBA Finals matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The NBA Finals 2026 featuring the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs has generated significant viewership, averaging 16.68 million viewers for Games 1 and 2. This marks an increase of 89 percent compared to 2025 and the highest ratings in eight years. The close contests, including a 10-point win in Game 1 and a one-point victory in Game 2 for the Knicks, have captivated fans. In Game 3, the Spurs managed to secure a win, intensifying interest in the series. Game 4 is set to take place on Wednesday.
- •Knicks won Game 1 by 10 points and Game 2 by 1 point.
- •Game 3 saw the Spurs claim their first win of the series.
- •Viewership is up 89 percent compared to last year's Finals.
- •Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Finals 2026: Knicks-Spurs series delivering monster ratings, with viewership up over 85 percent
"Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama are drawing NBA fans in a big way in the Finals.
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