Boston.com · May 28, 2018
Celtics-Cavs TV rating for Game 7 ties ESPN record
Celtics Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum react in front of Cleveland's LeBron James during Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.LeBron James draws a massive audience when he breaks the hearts of Celtics fans.
The Cavaliers’ 87-79 victory over the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals Sunday night tied as the highest-rated NBA game ever on ESPN, the network announced.
The 9.1 metered market rating tied the record for Game 7 of the 2012 Eastern Conference finals, when James and the Miami Heat eliminated the Celtics.