LeBron James' 76ers Debut Sets Primetime NBA Opening-Night Viewership Record
Philadelphia's victory over the Knicks averaged 7.71 million viewers, peaking at 9.1 million during Tuesday's broadcast.
LeBron James' arrival with the Philadelphia 76ers produced historic television numbers right out of the gate.
Philadelphia's win over the New York Knicks set an NBA record as the most-watched primetime opening-night game in league history, according to NBA Communications figures reported by BasketNews. The broadcast generated an average audience of 7.71 million viewers and reached a peak of 9.1 million viewers at 9:45 p.m. ET.
The matchup served as the centerpiece of a Tuesday opening-night doubleheader that also featured the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the San Antonio Spurs. Propelled by the massive audience for James' first appearance with the Sixers, the two-game broadcast became the most-watched opening-night doubleheader in NBA history.
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