Lakers-Warriors most-watched NBA preseason game ever on ESPN

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Lakers-Warriors most-watched NBA preseason game ever on ESPN

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James' first game against the Warriors as a Laker drew nearly 2 million viewers, making it ESPN's most-watched preseason game ever. The Lakers' 123-113 victory Wednesday night in Las Vegas was watched by 1.98 million viewers, the network said Thursday. A spokesman says that is the most viewers for an NBA preseason game on any network since at least 1994, which is as far back as the records go.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots between Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, and guard Andre Iguodala during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in Las Vegas.

October 12, 2018

James developed a rivalry with the Warriors while meeting them in a record four straight NBA Finals while he played in Cleveland. His move to Los Angeles in July put him in the same division as the two-time defending champions.

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