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NBA Ratings Surge with Knicks’ Title Run
The NBA Finals this year saw a significant increase in viewership, averaging 20.6 million viewers for the first time since 2017. The interest generated by the New York Knicks' magical title run could have long-term implications for the league's TV ratings and revenue.
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Massive interest in the Knicks’ magical title run sent this year’s TV ratings soaring to a multi-decade high, with ABC and ESPN averaging 20.6 million viewers for the Finals. Pop quiz: When was the last time the NBA Finals averaged 20 million viewers? It was in 2017, when they hit 20.38
2026-06-30 22:35 UTC