Ben Cafardo: Impressive numbers for … Ben Cafardo: Impressive numbers for #Zion’s debut on ESPN (Fast Nationals from Nielsen): 2,357,000 viewers. Peaked w/2,777,000. Viewership up 88% vs last year’s comparable game. 1.6 US rating, matching ESPN’s highest-rated NBA game this season (Non-XMas). Up 100% year over year.