The WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx has captured unprecedented attention this season, with record viewership numbers reported through the first two games of the championship series. The Finals are averaging 1.24 million viewers, marking an impressive 82% increase compared to last year’s Finals, which featured the Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces.
Game 1 Highlights
The first game of the series, which aired on ESPN, saw the Lynx clinch a thrilling 95-93 overtime victory against the Liberty. This nail-biting contest drew in 1.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched Game 1 in WNBA Finals history, as reported by the network.
Game 2 Breaks Records
Game 2 exceeded even the high expectations set by its predecessor. The Liberty bounced back with a decisive 80-66 win over the Lynx, attracting 1.34 million viewers on ABC. This viewership figure not only highlights the growing interest in the league but also establishes this game as the most-watched WNBA Finals game in the past 23 years.
Growing Popularity of the WNBA
The spike in viewership reflects the increasing popularity of women’s basketball and the WNBA as a whole. With teams like the Liberty and Lynx showcasing elite talent and competitive spirit, fans are tuning in in droves to witness the action. The engaging narratives surrounding both teams, along with star players, have undoubtedly contributed to this historic viewership surge.
As the series continues, all eyes will be on how the final games unfold, potentially setting new benchmarks for viewership and further cementing the WNBA’s place in professional sports.
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