Knicks-Spurs was the most-watched NBA Finals in 28 years, averaging 20.6 million viewers per game on ABC and ESPN. The Knicks’ series-clinching win in Game 5 averaged 24.5 million viewers and peaked with 33 million viewers — marking the most-watched Game 5 in 28 years. The league also had its most-watched postseason in 28 years across ABC/ESPN, Amazon Prime Video and NBC/Peacock.
ABC and ESPN scored the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. Saturday’s NBA Finals Game 5 on ABC delivered an average audience of 24.5M viewers and peaked with 33M viewers watching the closing moments of the Knicks Championship victory. It was the most-watched NBA Finals Game 5 since 1998 as well.
Thank you Spurs Family! Y'all showed up and were there for us when we needed y'all every step of the way this season. From San Antonio and everywhere else Silver and Black fans call home, we felt the energy and support all year long. Together. Always. Por Vida. 🤍🖤
Two big plays sealed the victory for the Spurs: Castle’s 3-pointer and Fox’s step back jumper!
Tonight was a masterful coaching job by Spurs Head Coach Mitch Johnson. He deserves a lot of credit for instilling such confidence in his team to get this win on the road!