Knicks and Spurs series sees viewership spike during NBA Finals Game 2

Game 2 of the NBA Finals, held last Friday, attracted 16.43 million viewers, marking an 88% increase from the previous year. This led to an average audience of 16.68 million across the first two games, the highest viewership in eight years. The strong ratings for the NBA coincide with the NHL's Stanley Cup Final, which also saw significant growth, averaging 4.725 million viewers. Both series have featured close, competitive games, bolstering interest. NBA Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday, where the Knicks lead the Spurs 2–1 in the series.

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