Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals 2012 Get Highest Ratings

After lockout shorten season, the NBA has recovered quite nicely

Through three games, the 2012 NBA Finals on ABC – Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder – is the highest-rated series since 2004 and the second highest-rated ever on ABC based on overnight ratings, according to Nielsen. The Finals is averaging an 11.3 overnight rating, up 5% from a 10.8 last year (Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat).

NBA Finals Game 3 – Miami defeated Oklahoma City 91-85 – generated a 10.4 overnight rating, peaking with a 14.7 rating from 10:30 to 10:45 p.m. ET. The game generated a 41.9 rating in Oklahoma City and a 29.6 rating in Miami.

Based on overnight ratings, NBA Finals Game 3 was the highest-rated program of the night (broadcast or cable). The NBA Finals – Miami leading Oklahoma City 2-1 – will continue with Game 4 on Tuesday, June 20, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN Radio and ESPN3.