Wednesday night’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers drew significant attention, averaging a 1.87 rating on ESPN.
This strong performance makes it the second most-watched NBA game of the season on ESPN’s cable platforms, underscoring the growing interest in matchups featuring these rising teams.
Overall, the game ranks as the 13th highest-rated NBA broadcast of the season across all networks. Excluding marquee events such as Christmas Day games, Opening Night, and NBA Cup matchups, it stands out as the fourth most-watched game this year.
The broadcast reached its peak viewership with 2.5 million viewers, highlighting the widespread appeal of this matchup. The strong ratings reflect the excitement surrounding the Thunder and Cavaliers, two teams loaded with young talent and promising futures.
These figures also showcase the league’s ability to attract substantial viewership during the regular season, even outside its most celebrated dates and events.
Thunder-Cavs Game Averages 1.87M Viewers On ESPN https://t.co/rGaLAn5KpM
— RealGM (@RealGM) January 11, 2025
