Most-watched sports telecasts, May 2004
Nielsen average audience, one figure per telecast; a final or revised figure replaces a preliminary one. Composites, peaks, reach and self-reported figures do not chart.
15
eligible telecasts
updated 2026-09-15
Most-watched sports telecasts, May 2004
1
Western Conference Finals Game 6, Lakers vs Timberwolves
9,438,000
2
Western Conference Finals Game 2, Lakers vs Timberwolves
8,163,000
3
Western Conference Finals Game 3, Lakers vs Timberwolves
8,090,000
4
Western Conference Finals Game 4, Lakers vs Timberwolves
7,515,000
5
Western Conference Finals Game 1, Lakers vs Timberwolves
7,034,000
6
Western Conference Finals Game 5, Lakers vs Timberwolves
6,565,000
7
Eastern Conference Finals Game 2, Pacers vs Pistons
4,601,000
8
Eastern Conference Finals Game 3, Pacers vs Pistons
4,591,000
9
Eastern Conference Finals Game 5, Pacers vs Pistons
4,133,000
10
Eastern Conference Finals Game 4, Pacers vs Pistons
3,716,000
11
Eastern Conference Finals Game 1, Pacers vs Pistons
3,652,000
12
Stanley Cup Final Game 4, Flames vs Lightning
3,150,000
13
Stanley Cup Final Game 3, Flames vs Lightning
1,969,000
14
Stanley Cup Final Game 2, Flames vs Lightning
1,419,000
15
Stanley Cup Final Game 1, Flames vs Lightning
1,372,000
15 eligible telecasts · computed 2026-09-15 10:58 UTC