NBA playoff ratings reportedly hit a 33-year high, but misleading comparisons involving new Nielsen metrics and broadcast changes tell a different story.

The Conference Semifinals are posting historic numbers as the Knicks and Cavaliers open a highly anticipated Eastern Finals.

The audience peaked at 12 million for the second overtime and game's conclusion. It was also the most-viewed television program of the night with 6.9 million on NBC. (Tony Gutierrez/AP) The post Spurs-Thunder Game 1 Averages Record 9.

The 2026 NBA playoffs have already featured several huge performances by big stars. Here's a look at the players having the best first round thus far.

The NBA continues to tout its resurgent TV ratings two rounds into the playoffs. The first two rounds of the playoffs have averaged 4.5 million viewers per game, NBA PR said Tuesday, with games across ABC, ESPN and new broadcast partners NBC/Peacock and ...

The NBA revealed strong ratings for the 2026 postseason through the conference semifinals.

The first round is done and John Schuhmann takes a look at each team as the conference semifinals begin in the East and West.

The New York Knicks are delivering on the court and at the television ratings window. According to ESPN and Nielsen Big Data + Panel, the Knicks’ 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals averaged 16.93 million viewers on ...

There should be an NBA Playoff MVP, shouldn’t there be? People have been clamoring for this idea for what seems like forever, and we finally gave you, dear readers, a snapshot of what that may have looked like at this point — through two rounds — last season.

The conference finals are here and 4 teams are still alive. How do they stack up with an NBA Finals berth 4 wins away?