Most-watched NBA telecasts, May 2017
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.
9
eligible telecasts
updated 2026-09-15
Most-watched NBA telecasts, May 2017
1
Western Conference Finals Game 1, Spurs vs Warriors
8,129,000
2
Eastern Conference Finals Game 4, Cavaliers vs Celtics
7,017,000
3
Eastern Conference Finals Game 3, Cavaliers vs Celtics
6,997,000
4
Eastern Conference Finals Game 1, Cavaliers vs Celtics
6,445,000
5
Western Conference Finals Game 3, Spurs vs Warriors
6,332,000
6
Eastern Conference Finals Game 5, Cavaliers vs Celtics
5,825,000
7
Western Conference Finals Game 4, Spurs vs Warriors
5,785,000
8
Western Conference Finals Game 2, Spurs vs Warriors
5,775,000
9
Eastern Conference Finals Game 2, Cavaliers vs Celtics
5,096,000
9 eligible telecasts · computed 2026-09-15 10:59 UTC