Game 1 of the NBA Finals matchup between the Spurs and Knicks averaged nearly 17 million viewers on Wednesday night, delivering a sizable audience for the start of the championship series.
The opener marked the first meeting of the Finals between the two teams, with the national broadcast drawing significant attention as the league’s title round got underway.
Strong Start for Finals Coverage
The nearly 17 million-viewer average reflects broad interest in the series opener, which served as the first stage of the matchup between San Antonio and New York for the NBA championship.