NBA Finals Reap $224 Million In Ad Sales For ABC

June 17, 2015 11:59 PM

One of the most thrilling NBA Finals in history paid off big dividends for ABC and its advertisers, as the Cavs-Warriors showdown delivered the highest pro hoops ratings since the network secured the rights to the championship back in 2002.

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