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NBA Cup Final Faces Uphill Battle To End Slumping TV Ratings


Published on 2024-12-17 04:25:39 - New York Sun
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  • The league's ratings have dropped 48 percent over the past 12 years. The Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder meet for the championship of the NBA Cup at Las Vegas on Tuesday with the league hoping viewership will be strong enough to quiet all the talk about declining television ratings.

The article from The New York Sun discusses the NBA Finals' struggle with declining television ratings, highlighting the challenges faced by the league in maintaining viewer interest. Despite featuring star players like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, the Finals have not captured the public's attention as in previous years, with ratings dropping significantly. The piece notes that the NBA Finals are competing with other major sports events like the NHL playoffs and the MLB season, which might dilute the audience. Additionally, the article points out that the lack of competitive balance, with teams like the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers frequently in the Finals, might contribute to viewer fatigue. There's also mention of broader cultural shifts, with viewers having more entertainment options than ever, leading to fragmentation of the audience. The NBA is attempting to counteract this trend by promoting the personalities of its players and enhancing the overall entertainment value of the games, but the battle for viewers remains uphill.

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[ https://www.nysun.com/article/nba-cup-final-faces-uphill-battle-to-end-slumping-tv-ratings ]