The NBA season opened with a bang on TNT.
Tuesday’s NBA Opening Night doubleheader averaged a 2.8 overnight rating on TNT, up 40% from a 2.0 last year.
In particular, Celtics/Cavaliers drew a 3.2 overnight rating, up 52% from a 2.1 for last year’s Opening Night matchup between the same teams.
The game drew a massive 20.0 rating in Cleveland. Compared to other teams with strong local followings, the 20.0 for the Cavaliers’ opener tops a 17.9 for the Red Sox’ opener on NESN in April and a 10.5 for the Penguins’ opener on FS Pittsburgh earlier this month. In Boston, Celtics/Cavaliers drew an 8.3 rating.
Meanwhile, the Clippers/Lakers nightcap drew a 2.5 overnight rating, up 19% from a 2.1 for Blazers/Lakers last year.
The Lakers’ victory drew a 6.2 rating in Los Angeles.
Source: Turner Sports
