Why NFL and NBA should see Christmas gains, despite headwinds
A look at why the NFL and NBA are both likely to post viewership increases on Christmas, despite some headwinds.
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A look at why the NFL and NBA are both likely to post viewership increases on Christmas, despite some headwinds.
The combination of more ABC games, fewer NFL games, and close, compelling finishes helped the NBA to a massive rebound ...
Christmas arrives at a particularly eventful time for both the NFL and NBA. How will the leagues fare on the ...
The NFL dominated in the ratings on Christmas Day, while the NBA took a considerable hit from the competition.
Stronger NFL competition and fewer ABC games combined to sack NBA Christmas viewership for a loss.
NBA Christmas viewership increased despite tougher NFL competition.
Christmas Day ratings.
NBA Christmas ratings recap.
NBA Christmas viewership took a hit, but the numbers held up reasonably well.
NBA Christmas Day ratings hit a multi-year high on ESPN/ABC
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