Warriors Help Generate 6.6 Million Viewers Amid NBA Playoffs

The Houston Rockets came up short in a hard-fought seven-game series against the Golden State Warriors.

It was a thrilling first-round showdown in front of 18,055 fans at the Toyota Center.

While the Game 7 loss stung, there's a growing sense that this young Rockets squad has a bright future and will be back stronger.For the Warriors, a franchise that has thrived on big stages for the past decade, its another playoff triumph.

Golden State now moves on to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round.Unsurprisingly, the series captured national attention.

Houston rallied from a 3-1 deficit to force a decisive Game 7, and the drama wasnt just felt in the arena it translated to major television numbers.On Tuesday morning, TNT Sports Public Relations shared a major update: "TNT Sports' Warriors/Rockets game averaged 6.6m viewers on Sun to rank as cable's most-viewed Rd 1/Gm 7 since 2009."TNT Sports' Warriors/Rockets game averaged 6.6m viewers on Sun to rank as cable's most-viewed Rd 1/Gm 7 since 2009TNT: +4% in viewership over first round of NBA Playoffs, averaging 3.3m viewers & ranking as top cable net in Prime through first two weeks among People Under 35 TNT Sports U.S.

PR (@TNTSportsUS) May 6, 2025The Warriors are chasing the eighth NBA championship in franchise history and the fifth since 2015.

Golden State's last title came in 2022, and the team is hoping to add another banner to the rafters this season.Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler (10) and guard Steph Curry (30).

David Gonzales-Imagn ImagesThe 2009 broadcast referenced by TNT was a Game 7 between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics.

That game marked Orlandos first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals since 1996.

The Magic went on to reach the NBA Finals in 2009, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers.Overall, the NBAs first-round playoff action delivered impressive ratings.

The same social media post from TNT summed it up: "TNT: +4% in viewership over first round of NBA Playoffs, averaging 3.3m viewers & ranking as top cable net in Prime through first two weeks among People Under 35."Now the second round is underway.

In the East, the Indiana Pacers won on the road in Cleveland, and the New York Knicks stunned Boston at TD Garden.

Out West, the Denver Nuggets opened their series by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder to take a 1-0 lead.

The Warriors and Timberwolves are set to tip off Tuesday night.Related: Nuggets Executive Reveals Strong Statement on Mike Malone After Playoff Series Win.Related: Dillon Brooks Sends Strong Message After Steph Curry's Injury.

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