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Knicks-Spurs Game 1 Sets 17M Record, Beats World Series

6/6/2026

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NBA Finals Game 1 between the Spurs and Knicks averaged 17 million U.S. viewers, a 90 % rise, and peaked at 19.63 million during New York’s 105-95 win.
The ABC broadcast set its record for the highest-rated Game 1, surpassing the 2019 Game 6 between Toronto and Golden State.
Star power from Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson helped the audience outdraw the opening games of 15 of the 16 World Series.

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NBA Finals Game 1 between the Spurs and Knicks averaged 17 million U.S. viewers, a 90 % rise, and peaked at 19.63 million during New York’s 105-95 win.
The ABC broadcast set its record for the highest-rated Game 1, surpassing the 2019 Game 6 between Toronto and Golden State.
Star power from Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson helped the audience outdraw the opening games of 15 of the 16 World Series.