Viewership for 2026 NBA Finals Game 2 reaches multi-year high
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:40 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks attracted an average of 16.43 million viewers on ESPN, with a peak of 19.42 million. This marks an 88% increase in viewership compared to last year, making it the most-watched Game 2 since 2018. The Knicks secured a narrow 105-104 victory in a closely contested match at the Frost Bank Center. Currently, the Knicks lead the series 2-0 as they prepare for Game 4 at Madison Square Garden. The Spurs won Game 3 115-111, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 32 points.
- •Game 2 averaged 16.43 million viewers, peaking at 19.42 million.
- •Knicks lead NBA Finals 2-0 after narrow win in Game 2.
- •Spurs bounce back with 115-111 win in Game 3.
- •Game 4 will take place at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN's coverage of 2026 NBA Finals is setting ratings records for ABC
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN announces impressive TV viewership numbers for NBA Finals
"The first four games of the showdown between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs is the most watched NBA Finals since 1998.
"Millions of fans are tuning in to watch the San Antonio Spurs face off against the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:09 PMESPN's coverage of 2026 NBA Finals is setting ratings records for ABC
The first four games of the showdown between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs is the most watched NBA Finals since 1998.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 1:40 AMESPN announces impressive TV viewership numbers for NBA Finals
Millions of fans are tuning in to watch the San Antonio Spurs face off against the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals.
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