NBA Tip-Off Hits 5.6 Million Viewers on NBC

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TV Ratings: NBA’s Return to NBC (Roundball) Rocks
The 5.6 million cross-platform viewers are the most for the NBA’s season tipoff since 2010 (excluding the 2011 season, which began on Christmas Day after an owner lockout), which averaged 5.7 million...

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NBA's return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years
NBA Tip-Off Hits 5.6 Million Viewers on NBC, Biggest Audience in More Than 10 Years and Up 87% From Last Year
NBA's Return to NBC Averages 5.61M Viewers, Most-Watched October Opening Night in 15 Years
The NBA's return to NBC with a doubleheader on Tuesday night averaged 5.61 million viewers, the most-watched October opening night in 15 years according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel measurements and d...

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NBA’s First Night on NBC Dunks Biggest Tip-Off Doubleheader Audience in 15 Years With 5.6 Million Viewers
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NBA opening night: Biggest takeaways from Thunder-Rockets, Lakers-Warriors
Butler controlled the game's pace for the majority of his 35 minutes, living at the free throw line, stalking the back side of the defense and bringing the team over the finish line in crunch time.

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NBA Opening Night 2025: 5 Hot Take Reactions, Including Rockets Forgetting Kevin Durant
NBA Opening Night: OKC wins double-OT thriller against Rockets as they receive championship rings, Warriors topple Lakers

How to watch the Rockets and NBA on TV: A viewer's guide to 2025-26 season

The NBA welcomes in two new TV/streaming partners this season as its 11-year media rights deal kicks in. We sort out the particulars.

NBA on Sling TV: How to Watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks Live Online Without Cable

NBA fans can save big and livestream hoops action with Sling TV's Pass plans — here's the cheapest way to livestream games.

Who are the must-see players to watch on NBA League Pass?

Basketball junkies around the world are celebrating as 10 of those games are on NBA League Pass. Today, we are showing love to five players on the eight teams that have five or fewer national TV appearances (including those on NBA TV).

Nostalgia, new TV subscriptions, MJ and billions? Welcome to the 2025-26 NBA season

To watch the entire national lineup, you essentially need two subscriptions: a multi-channel provider (like cable or YouTube TV), and Amazon Prime Video. (Without the former, you need three direct-to-consumer subscriptions: ESPN’s new service, Peacock and Prime.)
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