Audience for Game 4 of Knicks-Spurs peaked at 23.2 million viewers

The historic Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs resulted in record viewership for ABC and ESPN.

The audience on Wednesday night peaked with 23.2 million viewers at 11:15 p.m., according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel, as the Knicks were amid a stunning rally from a 29-point deficit. OG Anunoby’s tip-in completed the 107-106 victory, giving the Knicks the biggest comeback win in NBA Finals history.

It was also the most-watched NBA Finals Game 4 since 1998 with 20.9 million viewers and the most-watched Game 4 ever on ABC, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. Game 4 viewership was also up 123% from last year’s Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.

The Knicks lead the series 3-1 and can clinch their first NBA title since 1973 on Saturday night in San Antonio.

Through four games, the Knicks-Spurs series is the most-watched NBA Finals ever on ABC and ESPN and the most-watched Finals since 1998, averaging 19.6 million viewers.