NBA Playoffs Viewership Surges, Highest in 28 Years

NBA playoffs viewership surges to highest level since 1993, with an average of four million viewers per game. NBCs broadcast games significantly contributed to this increase, along with gains on ESPN and Amazon. The series length played a role, with six out of eight matchups going at least six games and three reaching the full seven. The highlight was the Philly-Boston Game Seven, which attracted eleven million viewers on NBC and Peacock, marking the most ever for a first-round Game Seven and the biggest opener in 27 years. This trend extends across sports, with NHL playoffs up 68% in their opener and NBA regular season viewership boosted by 16% to a seven-year high. However, the NFL draft saw a 12% dip, attributed to thinner star power after the top pick. Despite this, spring sports audiences are on fire, setting the stage for even bigger playoff runs ahead. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a8e5b971607d06d5

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