NEW YORK, June 11 (AP) -- Game 3 of the NBA Finals drew the highest television ratings of the series.

The Lakers' 87-81 win Tuesday night earned a 9.2 rating on ABC, the network said Wednesday. That's up 44 percent from the 6.4 last year for Spurs-Cavaliers.

It was the highest rating for a Game 3 since Lakers-Pistons in 2004 drew a 10.5.

Game 1 on Thursday night earned an 8.7, and Game 2 on Sunday night had an 8.5.

The rating is the percentage watching a program among homes with televisions.