Wednesday’s game between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers was the highest-rated NBA preseason game on ESPN, according to Nielsen. It delivered a 1.6 metered market rating, with a 1.9 peaked rating from 8:30-8:45 p.m. PT.
The telecast was up 129 percent from a comparable game last year, which drew a 0.7 rating. The matchup in Las Vegas broke the previous record on ESPN that was set when the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Chicago Bulls last preseason.
The game drew a 3.5 rating in the Los Angeles market and generated a 6.2 rating in the San Francisco/Oakland market.