The Eastern Conference Finals features two players who could be considered the NBA’s best in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard, a team that posted the league’s best record and point differential (Milwaukee Bucks) and a grizzled opponent looking to make their first NBA Finals (Toronto Raptors).
None of that seems to be a compelling draw for the average viewer in the United States, however.
The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch detailed that Game 2 between the Bucks and Raptors averaged 4.39 million viewers on TNT, down 48 percent year-over-year from when the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers squared off against the Boston Celtics in 2018.
Yeah I like team 2, but you can’t double Steph and Harden so one of them is going to score 80, Jokic is the best pick n roll guy in the league and a beautiful passer and you’ve got the Greek freak and George on the wings.
Bucks leading in Game 6. Started like a house on fire from deep but Toronto pegged them back. I still think Milwaukee are the best chance to beat the Warriors in the finals match-up with their length and ability to shoot the 3 ball. Toronto still far too reliant on Kawhi to do it all…
Raps now opened up an 8-point lead, Vanvleet turned into Steph Curry, 14 points off the bench on 5/6 shooting. Raps defence has been excellent in this stretch…