The four consecutive series matchups featuring Stephen Curry, left, and LeBron James have produced the best NBA Finals ratings since ABC began broadcasting them in 2004. The fourth straight installment of the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers squaring off in the NBA Finals was, understandably, condemned as being tired and stale. As Game 1 of this best-of-seven affair showed Thursday night, LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry remains the league’s marquee attraction. “Just to get here is quite a spectacular achievement,” Silver said at his annual NBA Finals news conference Thursday night. “I think this league is about celebrating greatness, and I think that’s what you’re seeing on the floor here.

Source: Washington Post June 02, 2018 21:52 UTC