Sixers-Knicks draws record 7.71 million viewers on NBA Opening Night

23/10/202610:35

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Sixers-Knicks averaged 7.71 million viewers, setting a new record for a primetime NBA Opening Night game

The NBA’s return to NBC opened with massive television numbers. Philadelphia-New York averaged 7.71 million viewers, the most-watched primetime Opening Night game in league history.

The game peaked at 9.1 million viewers at 9:45 p.m. ET. NBC and Peacock’s full doubleheader averaged 6.41 million viewers, making it the most-watched NBA Opening Night ever.

The matchup featured the defending champion Knicks receiving their rings and Philadelphia debuting its new-look roster featuring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.

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