Knicks Game 5 Victory Closes NBA Finals With Nearly 25 Million Viewers

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13. According to Nielsen data, the broadcast across ABC and ESPN drew 24.5 million viewers, marking the most-watched Game 5 since 1998. The telecast reached a peak of 33 million viewers late in the game. This victory closes the NBA Finals, securing the championship for the New York Knicks in a historic television event.