Spurs–Thunder draws higher viewership than last year's NBA Finals

The 2026 Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and Thunder outperformed the 2025 NBA Finals in viewership, averaging 10.83 million viewers. The decisive Game 7 attracted 15.9 million viewers, the highest for a conference finals game since 2016. The Spurs' run, led by Victor Wembanyama, marked a significant shift from the previous year's Finals featuring the Pacers. Drawing 5% more viewers than the 2025 Finals, the series showcased a renewed interest in the NBA, bolstered by NBC's return as a media partner. The upcoming NBA Finals will feature the Spurs against the Knicks, a franchise seeking its first championship since 1973.

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