Golden State Warriors' Game 7 Triumph Boosts NBA Viewership to New Heights
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The Golden State Warriors' decisive Game 7 victory over the Houston Rockets in the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round not only secured their advancement but also significantly boosted NBA viewership. The game, which aired on TNT and truTV, attracted an average of 6.63 million viewers, marking it as the most-watched first-round playoff game on cable since 2009. This surge in viewership contributed to a 6 percent increase in overall first-round playoff viewership compared to the previous year.
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The Warriors' Game 7 victory over the Rockets was the most-watched first-round NBA playoff game on cable since 2009, averaging 6.63 million viewers.
The game's viewership was the third-highest of the first round, following two games broadcast on ABC.
The entire first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs saw a 6 percent increase in viewership compared to the previous year.
ABC and ESPN platforms showed significant viewership increases of 14 percent over the previous year.
The Warriors are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards, in the second round of the playoffs.
