Game 1 of the Spurs vs. Thunder series averages 9.2 million viewers, setting a record figure for the matchup, according to reports. Both outlets also say NBA playoff ratings are trending upward overall: through the first two rounds, ratings are up 16% compared with the same stage of the previous postseason. The coverage links the stronger viewing numbers to the ongoing first year of the NBA’s current media rights deal, which is being credited with sustaining higher audience levels. The reports do not provide additional breakdowns such as regional shares, demographics, or comparisons by network, but they agree on the headline figures—9.2 million viewers for Game 1 and a 16% increase in playoff ratings through two rounds. Overall, the information indicates that interest in the current playoffs remains strong and that audiences are growing relative to the prior postseason stage.