NBC registers 7.2 million viewers for NBA Playoffs return

NBC reported an average viewership of 7.2 million for its return to the NBA Playoffs, reflecting a 72% increase from last year's comparable coverage. The Western Conference Finals Game 7 between the Spurs and Thunder attracted 15.9 million viewers, marking the highest audience for an NBA conference finals since 2016. Ahead of the NBA Finals, nine of the top ten and 17 of the top 25 most-watched playoff games this season aired on NBC. Viewership trends are expected to continue with the Finals approaching.

• 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — NBC averaged 7.2 million viewers for its return to the …