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ESPN Announces Impressive TV Viewership Numbers for NBA Finals

ESPN Announces Impressive TV Viewership Numbers for NBA Finals

Summary

ESPN reported that Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks had an average of 16.43 million viewers, an 88% increase from last year and the highest since 2018. The Knicks won Game 2 with a close score of 105-104 and lead the series 2-0 before the Spurs won Game 3.

Key Facts

  • Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals averaged 16.43 million viewers on ESPN.
  • The peak viewership during the game reached 19.42 million.
  • This is the most-watched NBA Finals Game 2 since 2018.
  • The Knicks won Game 2 by one point, 105-104, at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center.
  • New York has won 13 postseason games in a row.
  • The Spurs won Game 3 with a score of 115-111 in Madison Square Garden.
  • Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points and contributed rebounds, assists, and blocks in Game 3.
  • Game 4 is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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