Knicks, Spurs deliver highest NBA Finals viewership in 28 years

The NBA reported that the Knicks and Spurs were featured in the most-watched Finals in 28 years, averaging 20.6 million viewers per game on ABC and ESPN. Game 5 of the series, which concluded with the Knicks clinching the title, attracted an average of 24.5 million viewers and peaked at 33 million, marking a heightened interest in the matchup. The overall postseason also saw its highest viewership in nearly three decades across multiple platforms, underscoring the growing engagement in the league. Further details on viewership trends are expected to be released as the NBA analyzes the impact of this series.

• 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — NBA says Knicks, Spurs were most watched NBA Finals in 28 years