NBA Finals viewership for Knicks vs. Spurs hits record numbers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The NBA Finals matchup between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs has generated significant interest, with Game 2 attracting an average of 16.43 million viewers, making it the most-watched Finals Game 2 in eight years. Overall, the series is averaging 16.68 million viewers, with Game 1 achieving a 14.7 household rating in New York, the highest tracked since 2002-03. This year’s Finals have also reached five billion social media views, marking a record for the early stages of the Championship. The Knicks, making their first Finals appearance in 27 years, have drawn notable attention as they face the Spurs, led by star Victor Wembanyama.
- •Game 2 averaged 16.43 million viewers, peaking at 19.42 million.
- •The series averages 16.68 million viewers overall.
- •Game 1 recorded a 14.7 household rating in New York.
- •This year's Finals reached five billion social media views.
- •The Knicks are in their first Finals since 1999.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — NY Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals Ratings, Social Numbers Revealed & They are BIG
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