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Ratings for NBA games on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV are down 25% through Saturday, according to Sports Media Watch, and there are many ideas floating about why. Three-pointer propensity and l…

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Celtics head coach admits he’d ‘rather watch something else’ as NBA ratings decline

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla might be part of the problem when it comes to the NBA's viewership numbers.

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"He probably watches Georgian death wrestling" - NBA Reddit reacts to Joe Mazzulla honestly owning role in league ratings

Four years ago, the NBA fanboys in the media denounced anyone who cited the league's ratings declines as racist, bad-faith, and dishonest. ESPN commentators Stan Verrett, Mark Jones, and J.A. Adande were particularly irked by OutKick's coverage of the ratings. By coverage, we mean citing the public data that showed how ESPN was losing viewers at a rate that outpaced the standard decline in television.Four years later, the NBA has declined to suc…

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Mainstream Media Finally Agrees With OutKick: The NBA Ratings Cannot Be Defended

Fewer people are watching the NBA than in previous years, including some of the sport's top names.Ratings for NBA games on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV are down 25% through Saturday, according to Sports Media Watch, and there are many ideas floating about why.Three-pointer propensity and lack of defense are the two main bugaboos observers point to.And it's become clear that players rest more often than they used to and that the regular season has b…

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Celtics head coach admits he'd 'rather watch something else' as NBA ratings decline

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has a front-row seat watching Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and that’s enough for him — literally. The league has endured a blow to its television ratings, most recently coming to life during the NBA Cup. While teams such as the Celtics received a much-needed break, the Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder battled it out for the NBA Cup title, and nobody seemed to care. The tournament’s semifinal matc…

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Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Accepts Partial Blame For NBA Ratings Dilemma

As the NBA attempts to deal with its ratings problem, don’t expect much help from Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. We’re not even through December yet and commissioner Adam Silver has already been asked to address the NBA’s declining TV ratings on several occasions. But now, even NBA coaches are being asked to address the issue, with Celtics reporter Noa Dalzell asking Mazzulla to offer an explanation for the ratings dip. 
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Joe Mazzulla takes blame for declining NBA ratings: 'I would rather watch something else'

Fewer people are watching the NBA than in previous years, including some of the sport’s top names. Ratings for NBA games on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV are down 25% through Saturday, according to Sports Media Watch, and there are many ideas floating about why. Three-pointer propensity and lack of defense are the two main bugaboos observers point to. And it’s become clear that players rest more often than they used to and that the regular season ha…

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The NBA's ratings are down 25% from last season, and even Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is part of the "problem," he admitted Thursday.

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Celtics head coach admits he'd 'rather watch something else' as NBA ratings decline – Democratic Accent

Joe Mazzulla (Image Credit: X/@NoaDalzell) The Boston Celtics are chasing back-to-back championships under head coach Joe Mazzulla, aiming to add a 19th title to their illustrious history. After securing their 18th championship last season, the Celtics have become a focal point of excitement in the league. Alongside Boston, teams like the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks have garnered attention with their recent turnarounds. However, despite th…

Celtics head coach admits he’d ‘rather watch something else’ as NBA ratings decline

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