The 2024 playoffs are averaging a 2.2 rating with 4.1 million viewers heading into the NBA Finals.
The ratings are down 11% from last year, with viewership down 13%.
The numbers are also slightly down from 2022. Viewership had been trending to an increase from 2022 before the conference finals.
The Mavs-Timberwolves series averaged a 3.4 rating with 6.74 million viewers, while the Celtics-Pacers series averaged a 3.4 rating with 6.31 million viewers.