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NBA Finals Game 2 attracts 16.43 million viewers on ABC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

NBA Finals Game 2 attracts 16.43 million viewers on ABC
Summary

The NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs recorded significant viewership with Game 2 averaging 16.43 million viewers on ABC, making it the most-watched Game 2 since 2018. This follows Game 1's viewership of 16.93 million. The series has seen an uptick in ratings, with the first two games ranking as the highest since 2019. The Knicks' presence, their first Finals appearance since 1999, contributes to the heightened interest. Viewership peaked at 19.42 million during the event, indicating strong engagement with the Finals.

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By the Numbers
  • •Game 2 played on June 9, 2026.
  • •Viewership increased by 88% compared to last year's Game 2.
  • •Game 2 viewership nearly matched the Game 1 numbers.
  • •Knicks' Finals appearance first since 1999.
  • •Nielsen's new measurement standards debuted this Finals.
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  • 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Finals Game 2 is most-watched since 2018
What they're saying
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This year’s NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs continues to deliver television audiences that are setting multiyear highs. After Game 1 last Wednesday averaged 16.93 million viewers on ABC, the most-watched NBA Finals Game 1 since 2018, Friday’s Game 2 nearly matched the audience for the opening game of the…

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