Knicks and Spurs series sees viewership spike during NBA Finals Game 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
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.
- •Game 2 attracted 16.43 million viewers, the highest since 2018.
- •NBA Finals average viewership is up 89% from 2025.
- •NHL's Stanley Cup Final viewership increased by 93% year-over-year.
- •Both series have featured tightly contested games.
- •Game 4 of the NBA Finals will take place Wednesday.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks-Spurs Game 2 Notches Another Viewership Win for ABC
"The latest viewership figure extended a heady run for Disney.
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