The NBA claims its 2026 conference finals are the most-watched in 24 years, but broadcast TV advantages and Nielsen changes add crucial context.

The NBA Finals are on a ratings roll, with Friday's game becoming ABC's most-watched Game 2 since 2018. As the New Yorks ...

The Knicks’ series-clinching Game 5 attracted 24.5 million viewers.

In '98, Chicago punctuated a dynasty for the ages, whereas, 28 years later, New York breathed even more parity into a league that's currently full of unpredictability.

The New York Knicks‘ first NBA title in 53 years delivered the biggest audience for the NBA Finals in 28 years. Saturday’s deciding fifth game averaged 24.5 million viewers on ...

Victor Wembanyama's 32-point performance in the Spurs' win over the Knicks on Monday was the most-watched NBA Finals Game 3 since 1998, averaging 23.8M viewers.

The New York Knicks’ first championship in 53 years provided ESPN the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998. Saturday’s title-clinching Game 5 between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs averaged 24.5 ...

Every game of the 2026 NBA Finals was a nail-biter. And the television ratings reflected as such. The Knicks-Spurs series was ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama's 32-point performance in San Antonio's 115-111 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night was the most-watched NBA Finals Game 3 since 1998. The game averaged 23.8 ...

The 2026 NBA Finals averaged more than 20 million viewers on ABC/ESPN to cap off the most-watched NBA postseason since 1998.

The Spurs' thrilling win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden averaged 23.8 million viewers on ABC and ESPN.