NBA Finals Knicks‑Spurs Set Viewership Record, Highest Since 1998
The New York Knicks clinched the NBA championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Finals, drawing massive TV audiences. The contest averaged 20.
6 million viewers, the highest Finals average since 1998, and peaked at 33 million. ABC highlighted the record-breaking numbers as a boost for advertising revenue.
The victory gave the Knicks a 4‑1 series win.
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