Recent sports TV ratings, including the NBA on ESPN and TNT, and the March 13 edition of the NHL on NBC.
- The Knicks’ loss to the Magic drew a 1.3 U.S. rating and 1.934 million viewers on ESPN Wednesday night, up 44% in ratings and 58% in viewership from last year (DEN/BOS: 0.9, 1.228M). In the nightcap, the Nuggets’ win over the Spurs drew a 1.3 and 1.785 million viewers, down 13% and 20%, respectively, from last year (LAL/SAS: 1.5, 2.240M). (TV By the Numbers)
- On Tuesday, TNT drew a 1.5 and 2.206 million viewers for the Lakers’ triple-overtime win over the Suns. Earlier in the night, the Bulls’ blowout of the Hawks drew a 1.2 and 1.844 million viewers. There was no comparable Tuesday night doubleheader last year. (TV By the Numbers)
- NBC earned a 0.8 final rating and 1.241 million viewers for Blackhawks/Capitals on March 13, flat in ratings and up 9% in viewership from the same matchup last year (WSH/CHI: 0.8, 1.135M). (Media Life Magazine)
