The Boston Celtics’ surprise comeback last night was the biggest attraction of the evening. Thanks to the heated contest, ABC had its 8th consecutive win in the demos on a Thursday.

8pm

• A Wednesday edition of Million Dollar Password (9.5 million, 2.0/7 in 18-49) topped its hour.
• Jimmy Kimmel (2.9/10) kicked off the basketball coverage with 7.8 million; the NBA pre-game special (8.2 million, 3.2/11) grew from there.
• Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (1.8/6) tested 6.1 million.
• My Name is Earl* (1.1/4) had 3.5 million entertained.
• Smallville* (1.9 million, 0.8/3) did slightly better than before.

9pm

• CSI* (9.4 million, 2.2/6 in 18-49) remained even with last week.
• A downsized So You Think You Can Dance (7.9 million, 2.8/8) saw smaller numbers.
• Last Comic Standing (4.1 million, 1.7/5) had 800,000 less.
• Supernatural* (1.7 million, 0.7/2) was down by 100,000.

10pm

• Game 4 of the NBA Finals (4.1/12 in 18-49) rounded up 9.9 million.
• Swingtown (7.3 million, 2.3/7) declined 1.3 million from its premiere.
• Fear Itself (4.9 million, 1.5/4) scared away 300,000.

*denotes repeat