NBA Finals Score Impressive Numbers

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Even as NBA ratings have jumped recently with LeBron James trying to lead the Miami Heat to a title, Game Two of the NBA Finals posted about the same numbers as a year ago.

The Dallas Mavericks' stunning comeback win Thursday over the Heat drew a 6.5 in the adult 18-to-49 demo, about the same as in 2010. Total viewers were 15.5 million, down from 15.7 million for the Los Angeles-Boston Game Two last season.

Last year's Game Two came on a Sunday, when more people may have been home than on a Thursday.

Game One of the Miami-Dallas clash had significant increases over 2010. The 6.5 in the 18-to-49 demo was up from a 5.7 last year. Total viewers this year were 15.2 million, compared to 14.1 million.

Through two games, the NBA Finals are posting record numbers since 2004, with total viewers averaging 15.3 million.

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