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NBA Game 1 Eastern Conference Ratings Crash, League Numbers Down 45% Since 2012
Breitbart ^ | September 17 2020 | WARNER TODD HUSTON

Posted on 09/17/2020 1:25:25 PM PDT by knighthawk

The NBA’s ratings continue to plummet as the league moves through its conference finals this year. However, the crash isn’t a new thing. It’s been going on since 2012.

Game 1 of the finals featuring the Heat and Celtics earned only 4 million viewers, down significantly from last year’s Bucks-Raptors game of 5.5 million viewers, Outkick reported.

The ratings crash is even worse going back a few seasons. In 2018, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Cavs and Celtics saw 7.2 million viewers, making this year’s 4 million an even worse showing.

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To: knighthawk

Still way to high. Guess there just aren’t many Americans left in America.


21 posted on 09/17/2020 2:53:19 PM PDT by rigelkentaurus
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To: knighthawk

We are doing a good job keep it up, get out the popcorn and let it all crash and burn


22 posted on 09/17/2020 3:13:39 PM PDT by ronnie raygun ( Massive mistakes are made by arrogant fools; massive evils are committed by evil people.")
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To: knighthawk

Now THAT is the important number. Not the comparison to last year.


23 posted on 09/17/2020 3:24:56 PM PDT by jimfree (My19 y/o granddaughter continues to have more quality exec experience than an 8 year Obama.)
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To: knighthawk

Wait I thought David Stern and his successor were geniuses?!?!?!


24 posted on 09/17/2020 3:33:45 PM PDT by ReaganGeneration2
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To: knighthawk

I am amazed the Celtics haven’t changed their “racist” name ...the year is not over yet, though.


25 posted on 09/17/2020 4:21:17 PM PDT by cgbg (Masters don't want slaves talking about masters and slaves.)
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To: knighthawk

I am amazed the Celtics haven’t changed their “racist” name ...the year is not over yet, though.


26 posted on 09/17/2020 4:21:18 PM PDT by cgbg (Masters don't want slaves talking about masters and slaves.)
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To: knighthawk

ratings down 27% from 2019 alone ...


27 posted on 09/17/2020 8:09:28 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: wastedyears

Plus the game is boring.


28 posted on 09/19/2020 3:56:50 PM PDT by cowboyusa (America Cowboy Up)
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To: cowboyusa

...and rigged.


29 posted on 09/19/2020 3:57:46 PM PDT by 38special (For real, y'all.)
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To: 1Old Pro

Maybe China is picking up the slack.


30 posted on 09/19/2020 3:57:52 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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Maybe China is picking up the slack.

Donation in kind, they make all the stuff for free and donate to the teams and NBA and all sales are 100% profit.

31 posted on 09/21/2020 5:47:51 AM PDT by 1Old Pro (evience)
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