ESPN Recognizes Historic Viewership Numbers for NBA Finals Game 3
Summary
Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks set a record for TV viewers, with ESPN/ABC averaging 23.8 million viewers. This was the largest audience for a Game 3 since 1998 and marked the first Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999.Key Facts
- The game took place at Madison Square Garden, the first NBA Finals game there since 1999.
- ESPN/ABC averaged 23.8 million viewers during the broadcast, peaking at 26.3 million.
- This viewership was 159% higher than last year's NBA Finals Game 3 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.
- The audience was the biggest for a Game 3 since 1998, featuring Michael Jordan's Bulls vs. Utah Jazz.
- The average ticket price for the game was about $7,500.
- The Spurs won the game 115-111.
- Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points with eight rebounds, six assists, and three blocks for the Spurs.
- Knicks player Jalen Brunson also scored 32 points in the losing effort.
- Game 4 is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden and is expected to attract a large TV audience.
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