Archive for May 3rd, 2011

TNT began its coverage of the second round of the NBA Playoffs with strong numbers for Hawks/Bulls and Mavericks/Lakers.Monday’s NBA playoff doubleheader averaged a 4.4 overnight rating on TNT, up 16% from last year (3.8). [...]

ESPN scored good numbers for the Grizzlies’ series-clinching win over the Spurs Friday night, but could not match last year’s Lakers/Thunder thriller.Friday’s Spurs/Grizzlies Game 6 drew a 2.7 U.S. rating and 4.220 million viewers on [...]

One of the highest profile NBA playoff series in recent memory opened with strong numbers on Sunday afternoon.Game 1 between the Celtics and Heat earned a 7.0 overnight rating on ABC Sunday afternoon, up 46% [...]