Game 1 of the NBA Finals was a winner for ABC.
The overnight rating of 11.8 was the highest ever for an NBA playoff game on the network. The 2004 Lakers-Mavericks Western Conference Finals game drew an 11.6.
In the markets of the Thunder and Heat, the ratings were also high — 44.3 in Oklahoma City and 30.5 in Miami.
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by Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Sports MEMPHIS — Long after the Memphis Grizzlies’ rotation players had left the practice floor Friday, veteran Tayshaun Prince remained in his familiar position left of the free-throw li
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Flynn Robinson, who passed away Thursday, was part of the Lakers 71-72 championship team. He loved hit time with http://t.co/SjIpGGi06i Flynn Robinson's time with Lakers 'one of best moments' in his life
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That's not a shot at those who have covered it, they're doing their job - but, I think it's a non-story. On Duncan's divorce: he's a private guy, has never wanted his off-the-court life public, I think we should respect that. Colton Iverson is continuing to improve his stock, has taken to it to guys ranked ahead of him in workouts. Has more against them coming.
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Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski says the Raptors have permission to talk with Masai Ujiri http://t.co/ypYQOllZBN Kobe's dunk in the 2002 NBA Finals over Todd MacCulloch is the centerpiece of tonight's spot on TNT "Forever Kobe" http://t.co/5T1ZSyJyxW From Dwight's perspective - everyone is giving their take - but how many have spoken to Howard ... http://t.co/On1AHvdF0G @latimeslakers
