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Rockets vs. Clippers Game 7 TV Ratings generates highest early round tv ratings for ABC since 2012

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by NBAandNFLFan, May 18, 2015.

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    http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/20...d-early-round-playoff-game-since-2012/405174/

    via press release:

    NBA on ABC: Houston Rockets-L.A. Clippers Game 7 Delivers Highest-Rated Early-Round Playoff Game Since 2012



    The Houston Rockets victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7 of their Western Conference Semifinals series delivered a 5.8 overnight rating on ABC, according to Nielsen. The broadcast peaked with a 7.7 from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. This marks the highest-rated first or second round NBA playoff game on any ESPN network since May 2012.



    Game 7 generated a massive 25.1 rating in the Houston market, making it the highest-rated NBA playoff game ever in the market, as far as records go back (2003). In Los Angeles, the game did a 9.5.



    ESPN will exclusively televise the 2015 NBA Western Conference Finals – Golden State Warriors versus Houston Rockets – beginning Tuesday, May 19, at 9 p.m. ET. More details will be issued today.
     
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    basically for those naysayers who say the rockets style is not fun to watch, most of america disagrees with you

    this warriors/rockets series is gonna be one of the highest rated series for abc ever
     
    #2 NBAandNFLFan, May 18, 2015
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    MVP vs Runner-Up
    #1 and #2 in pace played
    Unstoppable Juggernaut vs League Super villain
     
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    Unfortunately all games will be on ESPN so ratings won't be as high as if they were on ABC.
     
    #4 Indaface, May 18, 2015
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    Rockets always draw the ratings. Not sure why people say they are unwatchable. Gonna be a great conference finals.
     
    #5 Scarface281, May 18, 2015
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