The 2023 NBA Playoffs are the most-watched on ESPN platforms in 11 years, since 2012, according to Nielsen. Through 31 games, the NBA Playoffs on ESPN platforms have averaged 5,579,000 viewers, up nine percent from last year.

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The Denver Nuggets victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, May 20, became the most-watched NBA Conference Finals Game 3 on any network since 2011. The ABC broadcast generated an average audience of 8,384,000 viewers, peaking with 10,788,000 viewers from 10:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, according to Nielsen.

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Den-Verge of History: Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray will attempt to lead their Nuggets squad to its first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history.

Hollywood Ending?: LeBron James and the Lakers look to keep their season alive Monday night as they face elimination and a possible series sweep.

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ESPN NBA Draft Analysts Bobby Marks and Jonathan Givony answered questions on Friday following the 2023 NBA Draft Combine. The 2023 NBA Draft Presented by State Farm airs exclusively on ESPN platforms, Thursday, June 22, at 8 p.m. ET. For more on ESPN’s coverage of the 2023 NBA Draft, visit ESPN Press Room.

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Jam-All the Momentum: After a monstrous 23-point fourth quarter in Game 2 and his second consecutive 30+ point game, Jamal Murray looks to lead the Nuggets to a 3-0 lead.

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Joker’s Wild: Nikola Jokić looks to follow up his 34 point, 21 rebound and 14 assist performance in Game 1 as the Nuggets attempt to go up 2-0 over the Lakers.

ADominate Force: Anthony Davis enters action with the most blocks of any player this postseason to go along with his 40-point output in Game 1.

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Check out the guest lineup for the alternate presentation of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals as the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Denver Nuggets.

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ESPN platforms will expand its number of NBA Draft broadcasts this year, offering more coverage than ever before. It marks ESPN’s most extensive coverage of the event ever. On Thursday, June 22, the 2023 NBA Draft Presented by State Farm will be available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN Radio and ESPN digital platforms, starting at 8 p.m. ET. ABC will broadcast the first round of the event, while the full NBA Draft will be available on ESPN and ESPN Radio. ESPN digital platforms will carry the first round. The NBA Draft emanates from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. It is ESPN’s 21st NBA Draft.

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Through the first two rounds, the 2023 NBA Playoffs are the most-watched ever on ESPN platforms, according to Nielsen. The NBA Playoffs have averaged 5,226,000 viewers across 27 games on ESPN platforms, up 14 percent from last year.

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Wemby Sweepstakes: The NBA Draft Lottery finally reveals which team will receive the first overall pick, which is widely-projected to be French star Victor Wembanyama.

Best of the West: LeBron James looks to go 11-1 in Conference Finals series as he leads his Lakers squad against the top-seeded Nuggets and Nikola Jokić.

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