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Last updated: June 17, 2026, 2:42 AM ET

NBA Finals Viewership & League Affairs

The New York Knicks' 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night averaged 24.5 million viewers across ABC and ESPN, with the broadcast peaking at 33 million and becoming the most-watched Game 5 since 1998 as the franchise captured its first championship in 53 years. Separately, the NBA and its players association endorsed Congressional legislation supporting the Protect College Sports Act, with league officials praising specific provisions while advocating for continued negotiations on the legislation.