
The first game features the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks against the Brooklyn Nets, while the second match features the Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers. All Rights Reserved.The 2021-22 NBA regular season tips off on October 19 with a doubleheader on TNT. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices © S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC 2019 and/or its affiliates.

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James, who won Finals MVP, was ultimately the victor in a game that came down to the final shot. Cleveland, on the other hand, was attempt to end a championship drought that has lasted since 1964. The Warriors needed the title to cap off a record-breaking season that saw them win 73 games, the most in NBA history. The game pitted the two most famous names in the NBA, LeBron James and Steph Curry, against one another and had historical ramifications. Game 7's are special events in the sports world, and Sunday night's stood out for multiple reasons. Roughly 46% of Cleveland homes were tuned into the game while roughly 40% were in San Francisco.

The game was a huge draw in the hometown markets of the two teams. Related: LeBron James is worth every penny
