Game 3 between the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers overpowered FOX’s reality block. ABC wound up passing its competitors in both the viewers and the demos.

8pm

• NCIS* (10 million, 1.9/6 in 18-49) had a 900,000 climb.
• The NBA pre-game show (3.6/11) drew in 9.1 million.
• The Jimmy Kimmel special (2.9/10) kicked off the evening with 7.8 million.
• The Moment of Truth (6 million, 2.4/8) was off by 700,000.
• Most Outrageous Moments (6 million, 1.8/6) improved by 300,000.

9pm

• Game 3 of the NBA Finals (4.4/12 in 18-49) had 10.7 million on their feet.
• 48 Hours Mystery (9.1 million, 1.9/5) lured in another 1.1 million.
• Hell’s Kitchen (4.2/12) burned off 500,000 fans.
• Law & Order: SVU* (6.2 million, 1.7/5) grew by 300,000.

10pm

• Without a Trace* (8.3 million, 1.8/5 in 18-49) nailed down another 700,000.
• A second showing of Law & Order: SVU* (6 million, 1.8/5) retained most of its lead-in.

*denotes repeat

(You can review last Tuesday’s ratings here.)