NBA Finals 2026: Knicks-Spurs series delivering monster ratings, with viewership up over 85 percent

The 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, featuring Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama, is drawing massive television audiences. Games 1 and 2 averaged 16.68 million viewers, representing an 89% increase compared to the 2025 Finals, according to Front Office Sports. This marks the best NBA Finals ratings in eight years, driven in large part by Knicks fans eager to see their team potentially win its first championship since 1973.