- ABC Delivers its Second-Most Watched NBA Finals Game 2 Ever
- NBA Finals on ABC Wins the Night Across Television for 50th Consecutive Time
The 2016 NBA Finals is the second-most watched ever on ABC through two games, according to Fast Nationals from Nielsen. The series is averaging 18,270,000 viewers (p2+).
Last night’s NBA Finals Game 2 – the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by 33 points (110-77), the largest margin of victory ever for an NBA Finals Game 2 – averaged 17,361,000 viewers, making it the second-most watched Game 2 ever on ABC. It peaked with 19,367,000 viewers from 9:30-10 p.m. ET.
Based on Fast Nationals from Nielsen, the NBA Finals on ABC will win the night across all of television for the 50th consecutive time.
Game 3
The 2016 NBA Finals will continue with Game 3 on ABC this Wednesday, June 8, at 9 p.m. ET. NBA Countdown will precede the telecast at 8:30 p.m. The game is also available on ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio and via WatchESPN.
For additional information, including Game 2 local market ratings and WatchESPN audience numbers, please access today’s earlier press release.
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