TNT ratings strong for Magic-Cavs telecasts

By The Associated Press
Published: May 29, 2009

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The Eastern Conference finals have delivered strong ratings for TNT.

Through four games of the Cleveland-Orlando series, the network was averaging a 5.2 national rating, up 27 percent from last year, when it carried the Western Conference finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs.

Orlando's 116-114 overtime victory Tuesday that gave the Magic a 3-1 lead over the top-seeded Cavaliers drew 10.1 million viewers, making it the most watched NBA playoff game in cable TV history.

The Lakers and Denver Nuggets drew 9.9 million for ESPN for Game 4 of their series.