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NBA Releases Historic Playoff Viewership Numbers

NBA Releases Historic Playoff Viewership Numbers

Summary

The NBA playoffs are showing strong competition and have reached the highest TV viewership in 33 years, averaging nearly 4 million viewers per game. Several playoff series are heading into crucial Game 6 matchups, with teams fighting to advance to the second round.

Key Facts

  • All four Eastern Conference playoff matchups are going to a sixth game.
  • Oklahoma City Thunder (No. 1 seed) and San Antonio Spurs (No. 2 seed) have already won their first-round series.
  • The NBA playoffs are averaging 3.91 million viewers per game on TV and streaming platforms, the highest in 33 years.
  • The New York Knicks (No. 3 seed) aim to close their series against the Atlanta Hawks (No. 6 seed) after winning the last two games.
  • The Philadelphia 76ers (No. 7 seed) are trying to eliminate the Boston Celtics (No. 2 seed) after winning Game 5.
  • The Denver Nuggets (No. 3 seed) trail 3-2 in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves (No. 6 seed), who are missing two key players due to injuries.
  • The playoffs are being shown on ABC, ESPN, NBC/Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video.
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