Game 7 Showdown: Thunder vs. Pacers Was the Most-Watched NBA Finals Game in Six Years
ABC's broadcast of the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 7 Championship win over the Indiana Pacers is the most-watched NBA Finals game in six years.
What’s Happening:
- ABC's broadcast of the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 7 Championship win against the Indiana Pacers has become the most-viewed NBA Finals game in six years, according to preliminary Nielsen data.
- The decisive Game 7 attracted an average of 16,353,000 viewers, peaking at 19,281,000 between 9:45 and 10 p.m. ET across both ABC and ESPN+.
- Throughout the seven-game series, the average viewership reached 10,266,000, marking it as the seventh most-watched telecast on television since early May.
- Additionally, the overall audience for the 2025 NBA Playoffs on ESPN and ABC, which included 34 games, averaged 6,118,000 viewers, reflecting a 10 percent increase from the previous year.
- Final viewership figures from Nielsen are expected to be released on Tuesday, June 24th, while ESPN and ABC will continue their NBA coverage with the 2025 NBA Draft presented by State Farm on June 25th and 26th.
Also With ESPN:
- Disney's Upfront announced an exciting new series for Disney+, an all-female-led sports studio show called Vibe Check.
- Set to air three times a week, this exclusive program promises to deliver a vibrant and engaging take on the sports world, blending humor with thoughtful analysis.
- Vibe Check will highlight a powerhouse panel of female talent, including some of ESPN's most prominent personalities.
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**Headlines:**
1. Thunder's Game 7 Victory Shatters Viewership Records
2. Most-Watched NBA Finals Game in Six Years: Thunder vs. Pacers
3. Oklahoma City Thunder Captures Historic Viewer Milestone
4. Record-Breaking NBA Finals: OKC Thunder's Epic Game 7
5. ABC's Blockbuster Broadcast: Thunder's Epic Win Over Pacers
6. Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 7 Win Captivates Millions
7. Thunder's Triumph in Game 7: Unmatched Viewership Surge
8. Game 7 Magic: Oklahoma City Draws Unprecedented Audience
9. 2025 NBA Finals Game 7 Seizes Record TV Audience
10. Thunder vs. Pacers: Electrifying Game 7 Breaks Viewing Records
**Subheads:**
1. Inside the Numbers: How Game 7 Captured Eyeballs
2. Thunder's Win Tops Viewership Charts, Marks Six-Year High
3. Game-Changing Moments: Thunder vs. Pacers Game 7 Highlights
4. From Tip-Off to Victory: Thunder's Unforgettable Night
5. Viewership Surges for 2025 NBA Finals: A Game 7 Breakdown
6. A Historic Win: Thunder's Championship Triumph Amazes Fans
7. Beyond the Scoreboard: The Viewership Impact of Game 7
8. Thunder's Championship Glory: A Night to Remember
9. Game 7 of the Century: Fans Glued to Thunder's Epic Win
10. ABC's Game 7 Broadcast: A Closer Look at the Record Numbers
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**Headlines**
1. Thunder Strikes: Record Viewership for NBA Finals Game 7
2. Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 7 Hits Historic Highs
3. Game 7 Surprise: Most-Watched NBA Finals Since 2019
4. Thunderous Victory: Game 7 Breaks Six-Year Viewership Record
5. Oklahoma City Shines: Thunder's Win Draws Record Audience
6. Record-Breaking Viewership Cheers Thunder to Victory
7. Oklahoma City Reigns: Game 7 Viewership Tops Charts
8. Thunder Strikes Again: Unprecedented Game 7 Ratings
9. ABC Scores Big with Historic NBA Finals Game 7 Ratings
10. Indiana vs. OKC Game 7: A Spectator's Dream Come True
**Subheads**
1. *Unprecedented Numbers: How Game 7 Captivated Millions*
2. *Thunder's Triumph: Inside the Record-Breaking Game 7 Stats*
3. *Peak Viewership: Millions Tuned In for Climactic Showdown*
4. *Thrilling Finale: Thunder Defeat Pacers and Set TV Records*
5. *2025 NBA Playoffs Soar: Viewership Sees 10% Increase*
6. *Nielsen’s Take: Final Numbers Expected June 24*
7. *Beyond the Court: Disney+ Launches New Sports Show*
8. *The Allure of Vibe Check: ESPN’s Female-Led Sports Talk*
9. *ESPN's Surprises: Upcoming Events to Keep an Eye On*
10. *Gearing Up: NBA Draft Coverage Continues on ABC*