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Knicks' Historic Comeback Draws Biggest NBA Finals Audience Since Jordan Era

Knicks' Historic Comeback Draws Biggest NBA Finals Audience Since Jordan Era

Summary

The New York Knicks made a big comeback to win Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs by one point, 107-106. This game drew the largest NBA Finals TV audience since 1998, with over 20 million viewers watching.

Key Facts

  • The Knicks were down by 29 points early in the third quarter before outscoring the Spurs 58-30 in the second half.
  • Jalen Brunson scored 36 points and made the final play, assisted by OG Anunoby who scored 33 points.
  • Anunoby scored the winning tip-in shot with 1.2 seconds left in the game.
  • The Knicks now lead the series 3-1 and need one more win to win their first NBA title since 1973.
  • Game 4’s broadcast averaged 20.9 million viewers, the highest for a Game 4 since 1998 when Michael Jordan’s Bulls played.
  • This NBA Finals series is the most-watched overall since 1998, with an average of 19.6 million viewers.
  • This is the Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years.
  • The Spurs feature star player Victor Wembanyama and are the favorites for Game 5, which is scheduled in San Antonio.
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