From ESPN/ABC -
2011 NBA Finals on ABC: Second Most-Viewed Since 2004
Highest-Rated & Most-Viewed NBA Finals Game 6 Ever on ABC
The 2011 NBA Finals on ABC – with the Dallas Mavericks defeating the Miami Heat for the franchise’s first NBA championship – averaged 17,280,000 viewers, 11,725,000 household impressions and a 10.1 rating for six broadcasts to become the second most-viewed Finals since 2004, based on fast national data provided by Nielsen.
Based on fast nationals, last night’s decisive Game 6 delivered an average of 23,511,000 viewers, 15,190,000 households and a 13.1 rating to become the most-viewed Game 6 ever on ABC, and the most-viewed in 13 years. It is the 25th consecutive time The Finals have generated the highest-rated program of the night and also led ABC to win the night. The broadcast peaked with a 20.9 rating from 10:30-10:45 p.m. EST.
This year’s six-game series is up 33 percent in viewership (vs. 12,972,000), 27 percent in households (vs. 9,332,000) and 20 percent in rating (vs. 8.5) compared to the 2006 Finals, when these same two teams met in a six-game series.
While down slightly versus last year’s seven-game series between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers (10.6 rating; 12,152,000 households; 18,144,000 viewers), the 2011 Finals is up five percent in viewership (vs. 16,433,000 viewers and 11,167,000 households), and four percent in rating (vs. 9.7) over the first six games of the Celtics/Lakers series. The NBA Finals in 2004 between the Lakers/Pistons, a five-game series, averaged 17,942,000 viewers, 12,451,000 households and an 11.5 rating.
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Showing posts with label Miami Heat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Miami Heat. Show all posts
Monday, June 13, 2011
Mavs Title Win Best Game 6 Ever!
From ESPN/ABC -
2011 NBA Finals Generate Highest-Rated Game 6 Ever on ABC
25th Consecutive Time NBA Finals Deliver Highest-Rated Program in Prime Time
The 2011 NBA Finals Game 6 on ABC – in which the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 105-95 to win the franchise’s first NBA championship – generated a 15.0 overnight rating, the highest-rated Game 6 ever on the network (ESPN reacquired rights to the league in 2002-03), and the highest in 11 years, according to Nielsen. Last night’s Game 6 was the highest-rated program of the night in prime time, propelling ABC to win the night among households. It is the 25th consecutive time The Finals have generated the highest-rated program of the night.
The 15.0 overnight rating was up 35 percent compared to an 11.1 overnight rating for Game 6 of the 2006 Finals, when these same two teams met in The Finals. The overnight rating for last night’s broadcast was an increase of 22 percent over a 12.3 overnight rating for Game 6 last year between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers.
Last night’s Game 6 generated the third highest overnight rating for an NBA game on ABC, trailing only last year’s Game 7 (18.2 overnight rating, Lakers/Celtics) and Game 5 of the 2004 NBA Finals (15.5 overnight rating, Lakers/Pistons).
The game peaked with a 20.9 rating from 10:30-10:45 p.m. ET. Game 6 netted the highest-rated metered market rating ever for an NBA game in both markets (records through 2002-03) with a 39.8 in Dallas and a 36.2 in Miami.
2011 NBA Finals Generate Highest-Rated Game 6 Ever on ABC
25th Consecutive Time NBA Finals Deliver Highest-Rated Program in Prime Time
The 2011 NBA Finals Game 6 on ABC – in which the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 105-95 to win the franchise’s first NBA championship – generated a 15.0 overnight rating, the highest-rated Game 6 ever on the network (ESPN reacquired rights to the league in 2002-03), and the highest in 11 years, according to Nielsen. Last night’s Game 6 was the highest-rated program of the night in prime time, propelling ABC to win the night among households. It is the 25th consecutive time The Finals have generated the highest-rated program of the night.
The 15.0 overnight rating was up 35 percent compared to an 11.1 overnight rating for Game 6 of the 2006 Finals, when these same two teams met in The Finals. The overnight rating for last night’s broadcast was an increase of 22 percent over a 12.3 overnight rating for Game 6 last year between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers.
Last night’s Game 6 generated the third highest overnight rating for an NBA game on ABC, trailing only last year’s Game 7 (18.2 overnight rating, Lakers/Celtics) and Game 5 of the 2004 NBA Finals (15.5 overnight rating, Lakers/Pistons).
The game peaked with a 20.9 rating from 10:30-10:45 p.m. ET. Game 6 netted the highest-rated metered market rating ever for an NBA game in both markets (records through 2002-03) with a 39.8 in Dallas and a 36.2 in Miami.
LeBron James disgraces himself yet again
We get this rant from Lebrontourage after last night's NBA Finals loss to the Dallas Mavs:
"All the people that were rooting on me to fail, at the end of the day they have to wake up tomorrow and have the same life that they had before they woke up today. They have the same personal problems they had today. I'm going to continue to live the way I want to live and continue to do the things that I want to do with me and my family and be happy with that. So they can get a few days or a few months or whatever the case may be on being happy about not only myself, but the Miami Heat not accomplishing their goal. But they got to get back to the real world at some point."
"All the people that were rooting on me to fail, at the end of the day they have to wake up tomorrow and have the same life that they had before they woke up today. They have the same personal problems they had today. I'm going to continue to live the way I want to live and continue to do the things that I want to do with me and my family and be happy with that. So they can get a few days or a few months or whatever the case may be on being happy about not only myself, but the Miami Heat not accomplishing their goal. But they got to get back to the real world at some point."
Sunday, June 12, 2011
The Decision is In: Mavs win NBA Title - Lebrontourage defeated!
Couldn't have happened to a better team - Lebrontourage is defeated tonight as the Mavericks take the NBA Finals and the NBA Championship with a 105-95 victory and a 4-2 series win!
Lovin' it!
The Mavs even overcame the obvious NBA slant to have Dirk Nowitzski and Tyson Chandler each with early foul trouble and the Heat getting to the line 33 times as opposed to just 18 for the Mavs.
Jason Terry scores 27 off the bench and now that tattoo can be proudly displayed!
Lebron James just 21 and Dwyane Wade with 17 for Miami. 11 turnovers combined for the duo as well.
Lovin' it!
The Mavs even overcame the obvious NBA slant to have Dirk Nowitzski and Tyson Chandler each with early foul trouble and the Heat getting to the line 33 times as opposed to just 18 for the Mavs.
Jason Terry scores 27 off the bench and now that tattoo can be proudly displayed!
Lebron James just 21 and Dwyane Wade with 17 for Miami. 11 turnovers combined for the duo as well.
Friday, June 10, 2011
ABC wins night with Heat/Mavs Game 5
From ESPN/ABC -
NBA Finals Game 5 on ABC Wins the Night with 12.6 Overnight Rating
24th Consecutive Time Finals Generate Highest-Rated Program of the Night
The NBA Finals Game 5 on ABC – in which Dallas held off Miami’s fourth quarter rally to win 112-103 – delivered a 12.6 overnight rating. Game 5 was the highest-rated program of the night in prime time (according to Nielsen), propelling ABC to win the night among households. It is the 24th consecutive time The Finals have generated the highest-rated program of the night. The 12.6 overnight rating was the second highest-rated Game 5 in the last seven years. Based on overnight ratings, the broadcast peaked with a 16.3 rating from 11:30-11:45 p.m. ET.
Last night’s Game 5 was up 25 percent compared to a 10.1 rating for Game 5 in 2006, when these same two teams met in The Finals. In the last seven years, the game only trailed last year’s 12.8 overnight rating for Game 5 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.
In Miami, the game registered a 32.7 metered market rating, up 16 percent over Game 5 in 2006 (28.3 metered market rating). The game netted a 31.9 metered market rating in Dallas.
ABC’s Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show generated a 4.1 overnight rating, up 32 percent over a 3.1 rating for the comparable show last year.
The Finals on ABC continue with the Heat facing elimination at home against the Mavs in Game 6 Sunday, June 12, at 8 p.m. ET. Mike Breen calls The Finals on ABC with analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson and reporter Doris Burke. The Finals are also available on ESPN Radio (Mike Tirico and Hall of Famers Dr. Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown) and ESPN 3D (Mark Jones and Bruce Bowen for Game 6). Coverage will begin with the Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show at 7:30 p.m., hosted by Stuart Scott with Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and analysts Jon Barry and Michael Wilbon.
NBA Finals Game 5 on ABC Wins the Night with 12.6 Overnight Rating
24th Consecutive Time Finals Generate Highest-Rated Program of the Night
The NBA Finals Game 5 on ABC – in which Dallas held off Miami’s fourth quarter rally to win 112-103 – delivered a 12.6 overnight rating. Game 5 was the highest-rated program of the night in prime time (according to Nielsen), propelling ABC to win the night among households. It is the 24th consecutive time The Finals have generated the highest-rated program of the night. The 12.6 overnight rating was the second highest-rated Game 5 in the last seven years. Based on overnight ratings, the broadcast peaked with a 16.3 rating from 11:30-11:45 p.m. ET.
Last night’s Game 5 was up 25 percent compared to a 10.1 rating for Game 5 in 2006, when these same two teams met in The Finals. In the last seven years, the game only trailed last year’s 12.8 overnight rating for Game 5 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.
In Miami, the game registered a 32.7 metered market rating, up 16 percent over Game 5 in 2006 (28.3 metered market rating). The game netted a 31.9 metered market rating in Dallas.
ABC’s Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show generated a 4.1 overnight rating, up 32 percent over a 3.1 rating for the comparable show last year.
The Finals on ABC continue with the Heat facing elimination at home against the Mavs in Game 6 Sunday, June 12, at 8 p.m. ET. Mike Breen calls The Finals on ABC with analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson and reporter Doris Burke. The Finals are also available on ESPN Radio (Mike Tirico and Hall of Famers Dr. Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown) and ESPN 3D (Mark Jones and Bruce Bowen for Game 6). Coverage will begin with the Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show at 7:30 p.m., hosted by Stuart Scott with Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and analysts Jon Barry and Michael Wilbon.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
ABC loving Heat/Mavs NBA Finals
From ABC/ESPN -
ABC Delivers Most-Watched NBA Finals Since 2004 Through Four Games
The NBA Finals on ABC are averaging 15,536,000 viewers through four games, the most-watched NBA Finals in seven years, according to Nielsen. Additionally, the four-game viewership average is up 30% over the 2006 Finals average of 11,934,000 (when Dallas and Miami previously met) and up slightly from last year’s Lakers/Celtics (15,521,000).
The Game 4 audience -- a 9.6 rating and 16,126,000 viewers - marked the 23rd consecutive time that an NBA Finals game was the highest-rated program of the night. It was the second most-viewed Game 4 in the last seven years, trailing only last year’s viewer total (16,371,000) by 1%.
The Finals on ABC continue with Game 5 Thursday, June 9, at 9 p.m. ET. Mike Breen calls The Finals on ABC with analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Doris Burke. The Finals are also available on ESPN Radio (Mike Tirico and Hall of Famers Dr. Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown) and ESPN 3D (Mark Jones and Bruce Bowen). Coverage will begin with the Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show at 8:30 p.m., hosted by Stuart Scott with Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and analysts Jon Barry and Michael Wilbon.
ABC Delivers Most-Watched NBA Finals Since 2004 Through Four Games
The NBA Finals on ABC are averaging 15,536,000 viewers through four games, the most-watched NBA Finals in seven years, according to Nielsen. Additionally, the four-game viewership average is up 30% over the 2006 Finals average of 11,934,000 (when Dallas and Miami previously met) and up slightly from last year’s Lakers/Celtics (15,521,000).
The Game 4 audience -- a 9.6 rating and 16,126,000 viewers - marked the 23rd consecutive time that an NBA Finals game was the highest-rated program of the night. It was the second most-viewed Game 4 in the last seven years, trailing only last year’s viewer total (16,371,000) by 1%.
The Finals on ABC continue with Game 5 Thursday, June 9, at 9 p.m. ET. Mike Breen calls The Finals on ABC with analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Doris Burke. The Finals are also available on ESPN Radio (Mike Tirico and Hall of Famers Dr. Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown) and ESPN 3D (Mark Jones and Bruce Bowen). Coverage will begin with the Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show at 8:30 p.m., hosted by Stuart Scott with Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and analysts Jon Barry and Michael Wilbon.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Heat/Mavs good for TV Ratings
From ESPN/ABC -
NBA Finals on ABC Most Viewed Since 2004 Averaging 15.3 Million Viewers Through Three Games
Based on fast nationals, the 2011 NBA Finals on ABC – with the Miami Heat leading the Dallas Mavericks 2-1 in the best-of-seven series – are averaging 15,311,000 viewers, 10,543,000 household impressions and a 9.1 rating, according to Nielsen. This year’s Finals have been the most-viewed since 2004 (Los Angeles Lakers/Detroit Pistons – 15,916,000 viewers; 11,228,000 households; 10.4 rating). All three games from the 2011 Finals on ABC have delivered the highest-rated programs of the night.
Compared to 2006, when these same two teams met in The Finals, the series is up 27 percent among viewers, up 21 percent among households and 15 percent in rating. Compared to 2010, this year’s Finals are up one percent in households (10,479,000), up slightly in viewership (15,252,000) and are even in rating (9.1).
The Finals on ABC continue with Game 4 Tuesday, June 7, at 9 p.m. ET. Mike Breen calls The Finals on ABC with analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Doris Burke. The Finals are also available on ESPN Radio (Mike Tirico and Hall of Famers Dr. Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown) and ESPN 3D (Mark Jones and Tim Legler for Game 4). Coverage will begin with the Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show at 8:30 p.m., hosted by Stuart Scott with Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and analysts Jon Barry and Michael Wilbon.
Heat/Mavs takes Sunday Night TV
From ESPN -
NBA Finals Game 3 on ABC Wins the Night with 11.1 Overnight Rating
22nd Consecutive Time Finals Generate Highest-Rated Program of the NightThe NBA Finals Game 3 on ABC – in which Miami held on to defeat Dallas 88-86 – delivered an 11.1 overnight rating and was the highest-rated program of the night in prime time, leading ABC to win the night (according to Nielsen). It is the 22nd consecutive time The Finals have generated the highest-rated program of the night. The 11.1 overnight rating was the second highest-rated Game 3 in the last seven years.
Last night’s Game 3 was up 23 percent compared to a 9.0 rating for Game 3 in 2006, when these same two teams met in The Finals. In the last seven years, the game only trailed last year’s 11.5 overnight rating for Game 3 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.
In Miami, the game registered a 32.3 metered market rating, up 33 percent over Game 3 in 2006 (24.3 metered market rating). It is the third highest-rated NBA game in Miami (records through 2003). The game generated a 26.7 metered market rating in Dallas, an increase over the 25.6 rating for Game 2.
The Finals on ABC continue with Game 4 Tuesday, June 7, at 9 p.m. ET. Mike Breen calls The Finals on ABC with analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Doris Burke. The Finals are also available on ESPN Radio (Mike Tirico and Hall of Famers Dr. Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown) and ESPN 3D (Mark Jones and Tim Legler for Game 4). Coverage will begin with the Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show at 8:30 p.m., hosted by Stuart Scott with Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and analysts Jon Barry and Michael Wilbon.
Friday, June 3, 2011
NBA Finals Game 2 Ratings
From ESPN -
NBA Finals Game 2 Propels ABC to Win the Night with 10.5 Overnight Rating
21st Consecutive Time Finals Generate Highest-Rated Program of the Night
The NBA Finals Game 2 on ABC – in which Dallas pulled off a thrilling fourth quarter rally to defeat Miami 95-93 – delivered a 10.5 overnight rating and was the highest-rated program of the night in prime time, leading ABC to win the night (according to Nielsen). It is the 21st consecutive time The Finals have generated the highest-rated program of the night. The 10.5 overnight rating was the second highest-rated Game 2 in the last seven years.
Last night’s Game 2 was up 15 percent compared to a 9.1 rating for Game 2 in 2006, when these same two teams met in The Finals. In the last seven years, the game only trailed last year’s 10.9 overnight rating for Game 2 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.
In Miami, the game registered a 35.1 metered market rating, the highest-rated NBA game ever locally (records through 2003). The game generated a 25.6 metered market rating in Dallas.
ABC’s Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show posted a 3.5 overnight rating, up 25 percent over the comparable 2.8 rating last year.
The Finals on ABC continue with Game 3 Sunday, June 5, at 8 p.m. ET. Mike Breen calls The Finals on ABC with analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Doris Burke. The Finals are also available on ESPN Radio (Mike Tirico and Hall of Famers Dr. Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown) and ESPN 3D (Mark Jones and Tim Legler for Game 3). Coverage will begin with the Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show at 7:30 p.m., hosted by Stuart Scott with Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and analysts Jon Barry and Michael Wilbon.
NBA Finals Game 2 Propels ABC to Win the Night with 10.5 Overnight Rating
21st Consecutive Time Finals Generate Highest-Rated Program of the Night
The NBA Finals Game 2 on ABC – in which Dallas pulled off a thrilling fourth quarter rally to defeat Miami 95-93 – delivered a 10.5 overnight rating and was the highest-rated program of the night in prime time, leading ABC to win the night (according to Nielsen). It is the 21st consecutive time The Finals have generated the highest-rated program of the night. The 10.5 overnight rating was the second highest-rated Game 2 in the last seven years.
Last night’s Game 2 was up 15 percent compared to a 9.1 rating for Game 2 in 2006, when these same two teams met in The Finals. In the last seven years, the game only trailed last year’s 10.9 overnight rating for Game 2 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.
In Miami, the game registered a 35.1 metered market rating, the highest-rated NBA game ever locally (records through 2003). The game generated a 25.6 metered market rating in Dallas.
ABC’s Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show posted a 3.5 overnight rating, up 25 percent over the comparable 2.8 rating last year.
The Finals on ABC continue with Game 3 Sunday, June 5, at 8 p.m. ET. Mike Breen calls The Finals on ABC with analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Doris Burke. The Finals are also available on ESPN Radio (Mike Tirico and Hall of Famers Dr. Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown) and ESPN 3D (Mark Jones and Tim Legler for Game 3). Coverage will begin with the Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show at 7:30 p.m., hosted by Stuart Scott with Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and analysts Jon Barry and Michael Wilbon.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Mavs/Heat does well for ABC
From ESPN/ABC -
NBA Finals Game 1 on ABC Delivers Highest Overnight Rating Since 2004
The NBA Finals Game 1 on ABC – in which Miami defeated Dallas 92-84 – generated a 10.7 overnight rating, the highest for a Game 1 of The Finals since 2004 (Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers, 11.5 overnight rating), according to Nielsen.
The 10.7 overnight rating is up 15 percent compared to Game 1 of the 2006 NBA Finals (9.3 overnight rating), when these same two teams played. Additionally, last night’s overnight rating is up three percent compared to a 10.4 overnight rating for last year’s Game 1 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.
In Miami, the top-rated metered market, the game delivered a 31.9 rating, an increase of 28 percent compared to a 24.9 rating locally for Game 1 in 2006. Dallas, ranked second among the metered markets, netted a 29.9 rating, the highest-rated game locally since the 2006 Finals.
The Finals on ABC continue with Game 2 tomorrow, Thursday, June 2, at 9 p.m. ET. Mike Breen calls The Finals on ABC with analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Doris Burke. The Finals are also available on ESPN Radio (Mike Tirico and Hall of Famers Dr. Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown) and ESPN 3D (Mark Jones and Bruce Bowen for Game 2). Coverage will begin with the Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show at 8:30 p.m., hosted by Stuart Scott with Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and analysts Jon Barry and Michael Wilbon.
NBA Finals Game 1 on ABC Delivers Highest Overnight Rating Since 2004
The NBA Finals Game 1 on ABC – in which Miami defeated Dallas 92-84 – generated a 10.7 overnight rating, the highest for a Game 1 of The Finals since 2004 (Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers, 11.5 overnight rating), according to Nielsen.
The 10.7 overnight rating is up 15 percent compared to Game 1 of the 2006 NBA Finals (9.3 overnight rating), when these same two teams played. Additionally, last night’s overnight rating is up three percent compared to a 10.4 overnight rating for last year’s Game 1 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.
In Miami, the top-rated metered market, the game delivered a 31.9 rating, an increase of 28 percent compared to a 24.9 rating locally for Game 1 in 2006. Dallas, ranked second among the metered markets, netted a 29.9 rating, the highest-rated game locally since the 2006 Finals.
The Finals on ABC continue with Game 2 tomorrow, Thursday, June 2, at 9 p.m. ET. Mike Breen calls The Finals on ABC with analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Doris Burke. The Finals are also available on ESPN Radio (Mike Tirico and Hall of Famers Dr. Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown) and ESPN 3D (Mark Jones and Bruce Bowen for Game 2). Coverage will begin with the Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show at 8:30 p.m., hosted by Stuart Scott with Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and analysts Jon Barry and Michael Wilbon.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
NBA Finals Start Tonight
From NBA Digital -
NBA Digital to Provide Unrivaled Coverage of
The Finals 2011 on NBA TV, NBA.com, and NBA Mobile
Kevin McHale, Chris Webber, Charles Barkley Kenny Smith, and Rick Kamla will be Onsite Leading NBA TV’s Comprehensive Coverage Featuring 40 Hours of Live Programming
NBA.com to offer “Mini-Movies presented by Kia,” an All-Access look at The Finals
NBA Digital will deliver extensive content of The Finals 2011 across its portfolio of television, broadband and mobile platforms, featuring more than 40 hours of live coverage on NBA TV, the launch of NBA GameTime on Microsoft Windows Phone, and five-minute “Mini-Movies presented by Kia,” offering a comprehensive and all-access look after each game on NBA.com.
Host Rick Kamla will anchor NBA TV’s 12th season covering The Finals. He will be onsite with TNT’s studio analysts Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith for pre- and postgame coverage of Games 1 and 2. Kevin McHale and Chris Webber will join him for pre- and postgame coverage of Games 3, 4, 5*, 6* and 7* (*if necessary). Kamla and analysts Steve Smith, Brent Barry and Dennis Scott will handle press conferences and off-day news coverage onsite, while host Marc Fein will hold court from the network’s Atlanta studio. TNT’s David Aldridge will be reporting throughout the series. In addition, NBA TV, now in more than 55 million homes, will provide original programming including Sounds of The Finals.
NBA Game Time, the league’s signature digital application, will now be available on Windows Phone during The Finals. The free customized NBA application, available for download through the Windows Phone Marketplace, will provide fans with access to live scores, complete player statistics, standings, and video highlights from every game.
Along with Windows Phone, NBA Game Time is available on Apple TV, Google TV, LG NetCast™, Panasonic VIERA Connect™, Roku, Samsung Apps, and VIZIO Internet Apps™ (VIA), making it one of the most far-reaching sports applications.
“From one of the most talked about offseasons in NBA history straight through the Playoffs, this season has captured the fans’ attention on television, online and on mobile," said Albert “Scooter” Vertino, vice president of content, NBA Digital. "NBA Digital prides itself on being the home for all things NBA and we plan to step up our game even more in The Finals with constant updates, breaking news and analysis on NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA Mobile, and our social outlets."
From pregame to postgame, NBA TV and NBA.com’s coverage of The Finals also will include:
NBA TV
· AutoTrader.com Pregame Show: Live at the Finals: The network’s 60-minute pregame show will air live onsite throughout The Finals. The show will feature highlights, analysis, player interviews and live press conferences.
· NBA GameTime Presented by Hyundai: Finals Edition: After each game, NBA TV will air its postgame show featuring game recaps, look-aheads and analysis.
· Playoff Playbacks: The network will produce Playoff Playbacks, which will be one- and two-hour versions of every playoff game for re-air on NBA TV.
· Sounds of The Finals: The original series will follow the storylines throughout The Finals. Airing Thursday, June 9, at 7:00 p.m. (ET) and Saturday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m. (ET)*, the two 30-minute NBA Entertainment-produced shows will provide exclusive coverage of the games plus access on and off the court, delivering all the big shots, clutch performances and memorable moments from The Finals. (*tentatively)
· Off-Day Coverage: On non-game days, NBA TV will continue its comprehensive look into The Finals with coverage of team practices, press conferences, and Finals playbacks.
NBA.com
· Mini-Movies presented by KIA: NBA.com will provide a five-minute, all-access look at The Finals through the lenses of NBA Entertainment’s cameras, all available online after each game.
· T-Mobile Player of the Game: Beginning at halftime and through the conclusion of each game, users will have the ability to vote online or by text for the Player of the Game. Once the votes are tallied, the winner will be announced on-air and online.
· Finals Hub page: NBA.com will construct a hub page for The Finals, which will include extensive video highlights, box scores, series stats, commentary, analysis, and game stories from the site’s stable of award-winning writers.
· Live Streaming Video: The site will provide live streaming video from the Courtside Camera before every game in addition to live streaming video for every postgame news conference.
· NBA.com live chats: NBA.com’s roster of critically-acclaimed reporters will conduct live chats during every game.
· T-Mobile Playoff Pulse: The interactive application will allow users to track conversations, vote, and share content in real-time about NBA players and teams. In addition, Pulse will guide fans on popular trending topics to access more NBA postseason information including videos, photos, new stories, and blog posts.
NBA Mobile
· NBA GameTime: NBA Mobile will add another mobile platform to its already bustling portfolio with the launch of NBA GameTime for Windows Phone. The app will give fans one touch access to video highlights, scores, play-by-play, team stats, and schedules.
Friday, May 27, 2011
ESPN/ABC all over NBA Finals
From ESPN -
· 2 a.m. – SportsCentury: Larry Bird
· 3 a.m. – SportsCentury: Magic Johnson
· 4 a.m. – Homecoming: Magic Johnson
· 5 a.m. – SportsCentury: Karl Malone
· 7 a.m. – SportsCentury: Bill Russell
· 8 a.m. – Jim Rome Classics: Dennis Rodman
· 8:30 a.m. – Jim Rome Classics: Karl Malone
· 9 a.m. -- Up Close Special: Kobe Bryant & Chris Webber
· 10 a.m. – 1970 NBA Finals, Game 7: Los Angeles vs. New York – Walt Frazier leads the Knicks to a 113-99 victory; Willis Reed makes the dramatic halftime return
· 12 p.m. – 1996 NBA Finals, Game 6: Seattle vs. Chicago – Michael Jordan collapses in the locker room after winning the title on Father’s Day, the first championship since his Father passed away
· 2 p.m. – 2006 NBA Finals, Game 3: Dallas vs. Miami – Dwyane Wade scores 42 points as the Heat rally from 13 down in the fourth quarter to win 98-96
· 4 p.m. – 2006 NBA Finals, Game 5: Dallas vs. Miami – Heat nudge the Mavs 101-100 behind a stellar performance by Dwyane Wade, who finished with 43 points
· 6 p.m. – 2006 NBA Finals, Game 6: Miami vs. Dallas – Miami wins 95-92 behind Dywane Wade’s 43 points
NBA Finals Begin Tuesday Exclusively on ABCESPN Radio Exclusive Game Broadcasts; Finals Available on ESPN 3D for First Time
The 2011 NBA Finals – the Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki facing the Miami Heat and LeBron James – will tip off Tuesday, May 31, at 9 p.m. ET exclusively on ABC. Mike Breen will be the voice of The Finals on ABC, joined by analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Doris Burke. This will be the fifth consecutive year the commentator team of Breen, Jackson and Van Gundy has called The Finals. ABC’s Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show will preview the action, with host Stuart Scott, Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and analysts Jon Barry and Michael Wilbon, at 8:30 p.m.
ESPN Radio’s exclusive coverage of The Finals – the 16th year of The Finals on ESPN Radio – will be anchored by play-by-play commentator Mike Tirico, Hall of Famers Dr. Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown and reporter Ric Bucher. Marc Kestecher will serve as ESPN Radio studio host with analyst Will Perdue. Additionally, for the first time, The Finals will be presented in 3D on ESPN 3D. Mark Jones will provide play-by-play commentary with analysts Bruce Bowen (Games 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7) and Tim Legler (Games 3 and 4).
ESPN’s multiplatform presentation of The Finals will include coverage across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN 3D, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPN International, ESPN.com., ESPNDeportes.com, ESPN3.com, ESPN Mobile TV, espnW, ESPN Classic and ESPN The Magazine.
On game nights, ABC’s primetime lineup will include:
· the Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show 30 minutes prior to every broadcast;
· Games 1 (May 31), 2 (June 2), 4 (June 7), 5 (June 9, if necessary) and 7 (June 14, if nec.) at 9 p.m.;
· Games 3 (June 5) and 6 (June 12, if nec.), both on Sundays, at 8 p.m.;
· a special 30-minute edition of The Jimmy Kimmel Show immediately before the Buick Regal NBA Countdown pregame show.
All ABC broadcasts will include the following production elements:
· the Emmy Award-winning “Hall of Fame” open;
· in-game interviews with coaches, along with each coach being “wired” for sound;
· pregame and halftime locker room access;
· 32 high definition video sources;
· “SkyCam” providing aerial views of the action;
· utilization of six Super Slo Mo cameras;
· “ESPN Axis” creating virtual replays, with video from live action processed via computers to create virtual freeze frames from multiple angles;
· Orad graphics technology allowing for 3D lines and arrows, hi-res snap zoom capabilities, player and pass tracking and an enhanced graphic interface;
· Spanish-language SAP commentary.
The Finals on ABC Schedule (Best of 7)
All Times ET
Date | Time | Game | Networks |
Tue, May 31 | 9 p.m. | Game 1: Dallas at Miami | ABC, ESPN 3D, ESPN Radio |
Thu, June 2 | 9 p.m. | Game 2: Dallas at Miami | ABC, ESPN 3D, ESPN Radio |
Sun, June 5 | 8 p.m. | Game 3: Miami at Dallas | ABC, ESPN 3D, ESPN Radio |
Tue, June 7 | 9 p.m. | Game 4: Miami at Dallas | ABC, ESPN 3D, ESPN Radio |
Thu, June 9 | 9 p.m. | Game 5: * Miami at Dallas | ABC, ESPN 3D, ESPN Radio |
Sun, June 12 | 8 p.m. | Game 6: * Dallas at Miami | ABC, ESPN 3D, ESPN Radio |
Tue, June 14 | 9 p.m. | Game 7: * Dallas at Miami | ABC, ESPN 3D, ESPN Radio |
* if necessary
Additional Finals content:
SportsCenter and Studio Programming
ESPN’s SportsCenter will provide news and information, analysis, and highlights throughout The Finals. Host Stuart Scott and analysts Magic Johnson, Jon Barry and Mike Wilbon will provide pre- and postgame segments, while Hannah Storm will host the 6 p.m. edition’s NBA segments. Bruce Bowen, Tim Legler, Hall of Famer Chris Mullin and Jalen Rose will provide analysis during The Finals.
Additionally, ESPN’s NBA Tonight postgame shows, along with Pardon the Interruption, Around the Horn and ESPN2’s First Take, will include Finals content.
ESPNEWS
ESPNEWS will provide live pre- and postgame news conferences, along with daily news and information.
ESPN.com
Coverage will include:
- NBA Finals Daily Dime – a daily multimedia notebook capturing The Finals games and scene;
- NBA Finals Daily Dime Live – in-game chat with ESPN reporters, analysts, bloggers and experts;
- NBA Finals Daily Digital Video – comments from ESPN reporters on Finals news and trends;
- NBA Finals Series Page – special section dedicated to Finals content;
- Greatest Playoff Series Rankings – ESPN.com’s John Hollinger ranks the greatest playoff series since the merger;
- Championship Rings – NBA legends share their championship ring stories;
- Moment in Time – revisiting the moment (Kendrick Perkins’ injury) which turned last year’s Finals;
- NBA Legends Chat – some of the biggest names in the game answer fan questions;
- ESPNRadio.com – live stream of every Finals game;
- ESPN3.com – replays of every Finals game.
ESPNDallas.com and the Heat Index will also provide comprehensive coverage throughout The Finals.
ESPN Radio’s 16th Season of The Finals
The NBA on ESPN Radio’s 16th season of exclusive, live, national play-by-play broadcast of the NBA’s post-season will culminate with The Finals.
ESPN Deportes
Alvaro Martin and Carlos Morales will provide NBA Finals updates on ESPN’s Spanish-language edition of SportsCenter (aired in the U.S. and Latin America). In addition, ESPN Deportes Radio, the only 24/7 Spanish-language radio network in the country, will feature pre/post-game special reports. ESPNDeportes.com will provide comprehensive coverage with previews, qualifying, photo galleries, videos and special ESPiaNdo la NBA webisodes with analysis by Martin and Morales.
ESPN International
ESPN International will broadcast The Finals via ESPN UK (United Kingdom), ESS (Asia), TSN (Canada), ESPN Pac-Rim (Australia and New Zealand), ESPN Atlantic (sub-Saharan Africa), ESPN Caribbean, ESPN Latin Brazil, ESPN DOS, ESPN Latin South and available in HD throughout Latin America, Brazil and Australia.
ESPN Mobile Properties
ESPN Mobile will offer up-to-the-second coverage of the entire 2011 NBA Finals, providing fans with play-by-play GameCasts along with full highlights on the Mobile Web and ScoreCenter app. Fans will have the opportunity to interact with ESPN NBA experts during games with live chats and blogs. Opt-in ESPN text alerts will notify fans across carriers of game start times, scores and notable performances throughout The Finals.
ESPN3.com
ESPN3.com will offer replays of each Finals game, available at 2:30 a.m. each night through 12 p.m. the following afternoon.
espnW
Sarah Spain and additional contributors will provide espnW’s take on The Finals, including an informative glossary of basketball terms. espnW will also feature predictions and perspective from WNBA players.
ESPN Classic
ESPN Classic’s NBA Finals marathon will include content leading up to Game 1 on Tuesday, May 31:
· 1 a.m. – SportsCentury: Bill Russell· 2 a.m. – SportsCentury: Larry Bird
· 3 a.m. – SportsCentury: Magic Johnson
· 4 a.m. – Homecoming: Magic Johnson
· 5 a.m. – SportsCentury: Karl Malone
· 7 a.m. – SportsCentury: Bill Russell
· 8 a.m. – Jim Rome Classics: Dennis Rodman
· 8:30 a.m. – Jim Rome Classics: Karl Malone
· 9 a.m. -- Up Close Special: Kobe Bryant & Chris Webber
· 10 a.m. – 1970 NBA Finals, Game 7: Los Angeles vs. New York – Walt Frazier leads the Knicks to a 113-99 victory; Willis Reed makes the dramatic halftime return
· 12 p.m. – 1996 NBA Finals, Game 6: Seattle vs. Chicago – Michael Jordan collapses in the locker room after winning the title on Father’s Day, the first championship since his Father passed away
· 2 p.m. – 2006 NBA Finals, Game 3: Dallas vs. Miami – Dwyane Wade scores 42 points as the Heat rally from 13 down in the fourth quarter to win 98-96
· 4 p.m. – 2006 NBA Finals, Game 5: Dallas vs. Miami – Heat nudge the Mavs 101-100 behind a stellar performance by Dwyane Wade, who finished with 43 points
· 6 p.m. – 2006 NBA Finals, Game 6: Miami vs. Dallas – Miami wins 95-92 behind Dywane Wade’s 43 points
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Bulls/Heat Game 4 Ratings for TNT
From TNT Sports -
TNT’s EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF GAME #4 OF THE NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS DELIVERS 9.8 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS AND A 6.1 U.S. HH RATING
BULLS-HEAT SERIES AVERAGING MORE THAN 10.4 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS AND A 6.2 U.S. HH RATING
TNT’s exclusive coverage of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals series between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat continues to draw big ratings for the network with Game #4 of the series delivering 9,770,000 million total viewers and a 6.1 U.S. HH rating. Locally, the top five overnight metered markets for Game #4 of the ECF were Miami (25.1 HH Rtg), Chicago (22.6 HH Rtg), West Palm Beach (14.3 HH Rtg), Memphis (11.0 HH Rtg) and New Orleans (9.5 HH Rtg).
Through four games of TNT’s exclusive coverage of the Eastern Conference Finals the network has averaged a 6.2 U.S. HH Rating (+32%), 10,414,000 Total Viewers (+38%) and 7,169,000 Households (+33%). TNT’s coverage of the series also has included two of the most-watched NBA games in cable television history with Game #1 delivering a record-setting 11.1 million total viewers and a 6.2 U.S. HH rating and Game #3 becoming the second most-watched NBA game in cable television history with nearly 10.9 million total viewers and a 6.4 U.S. HH rating.
To date, TNT’s overall coverage of the NBA Playoffs continues to climb over the network’s coverage from a year ago, averaging a 3.4 U.S. HH Rating (+31%), 5,405,000 Total Viewers (+33%) and 3,913,000 Households (+30%).
Overall, through 39 games, TNT’s 2011 NBA Playoffs coverage also has delivered strong double-digit growth across all key demos including:
· A18-34 +41% (1,765,000 vs. 1,255,000)
· A18-49 +38% (3,094,000 vs. 2,249,000)
· A25-54 +33% (2,797,000 vs. 2,099,000)
· M18-34 +39% (1,222,000 vs. 879,000)
· M18-49 +39% (2,181,000 vs. 1,572,000)
· M25-54 +34% (1,951,000 vs. 1,451,000)
Game Five of TNT’s live exclusive coverage of the Eastern Conference Finals continues on Thursday, May 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET with the NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com with Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst) beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. The night will conclude with Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai.
The NBA on TNT and NBA TV host 65 days of wall-to-wall coverage of the NBA Playoffs with 40+ games televised on TNT, and nearly 1,500 hours of total coverage on NBA TV including 195 hours of live studio coverage.
TNT’s EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF GAME #4 OF THE NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS DELIVERS 9.8 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS AND A 6.1 U.S. HH RATING
BULLS-HEAT SERIES AVERAGING MORE THAN 10.4 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS AND A 6.2 U.S. HH RATING
TNT’s exclusive coverage of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals series between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat continues to draw big ratings for the network with Game #4 of the series delivering 9,770,000 million total viewers and a 6.1 U.S. HH rating. Locally, the top five overnight metered markets for Game #4 of the ECF were Miami (25.1 HH Rtg), Chicago (22.6 HH Rtg), West Palm Beach (14.3 HH Rtg), Memphis (11.0 HH Rtg) and New Orleans (9.5 HH Rtg).
Through four games of TNT’s exclusive coverage of the Eastern Conference Finals the network has averaged a 6.2 U.S. HH Rating (+32%), 10,414,000 Total Viewers (+38%) and 7,169,000 Households (+33%). TNT’s coverage of the series also has included two of the most-watched NBA games in cable television history with Game #1 delivering a record-setting 11.1 million total viewers and a 6.2 U.S. HH rating and Game #3 becoming the second most-watched NBA game in cable television history with nearly 10.9 million total viewers and a 6.4 U.S. HH rating.
To date, TNT’s overall coverage of the NBA Playoffs continues to climb over the network’s coverage from a year ago, averaging a 3.4 U.S. HH Rating (+31%), 5,405,000 Total Viewers (+33%) and 3,913,000 Households (+30%).
Overall, through 39 games, TNT’s 2011 NBA Playoffs coverage also has delivered strong double-digit growth across all key demos including:
· A18-34 +41% (1,765,000 vs. 1,255,000)
· A18-49 +38% (3,094,000 vs. 2,249,000)
· A25-54 +33% (2,797,000 vs. 2,099,000)
· M18-34 +39% (1,222,000 vs. 879,000)
· M18-49 +39% (2,181,000 vs. 1,572,000)
· M25-54 +34% (1,951,000 vs. 1,451,000)
Game Five of TNT’s live exclusive coverage of the Eastern Conference Finals continues on Thursday, May 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET with the NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com with Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst) beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. The night will conclude with Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai.
The NBA on TNT and NBA TV host 65 days of wall-to-wall coverage of the NBA Playoffs with 40+ games televised on TNT, and nearly 1,500 hours of total coverage on NBA TV including 195 hours of live studio coverage.
Friday, May 20, 2011
NBA Eastern Conference Finals Continues Sunday on TNT
From TNT Sports -
TNT’s Exclusive Coverage of the Eastern Conference Finals Continues
TNT’s exclusive coverage of the 2011 NBA Eastern Conference Finals (ECF) continues Sunday, May 22 with a special 30-minute edition of NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com at 8 p.m. (ET) with Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kevin McHale (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst) previewing the night’s action. Following the pre-game show, Derrick Rose and Chicago Bulls will visit LeBron James and the Miami Heat at 8:30 p.m. (ET) in Game 3 of their best-of-seven series. Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst) and Reggie Miller (analyst) will call the game with Craig Sager reporting. The night will conclude with the Emmy® award-winning studio show Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai with Johnson, Barkley, McHale and Smith recapping the game.
Exclusive coverage of the ECF on TNT resumes on Tuesday, May 24 with another 30-minute NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com at 8 p.m. (ET). Game 4 between the Bulls @ Heat follows at 8:30 p.m. (ET) with Albert, Kerr and Miller will call the game with Sager reporting. To finish the evening’s coverage, Johnson, Barkley, McHale and Smith will break down the action on Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai.
Companion coverage for every ECF will be available via TNT OverTime on NBA.com. The site will provide multi-camera angle coverage, including an “Action Cam” and a “Backboard Cam.” Users also will have the ability to vote for which player they would like the “Home Player Cam” and “Away Player Cam” to follow per quarter. The live player also will be available on Yahoo! Sports and SI.com
2011 NBA PLAYOFFS ON TNT (all times ET)
Sunday, May 22
8 p.m. (ET) NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kevin McHale (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
8:30 p.m. Chicago Bulls @ Miami Heat (Game 3)
Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)
Postgame Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kevin McHale (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
Tuesday, May 24
8 p.m. (ET) NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kevin McHale (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
8:30 p.m. Chicago Bulls @ Miami Heat (Game 4)
Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)
Postgame Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kevin McHale (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
Thursday, May 26
8 p.m. (ET) NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
8:30 p.m. Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls (Game 5)
Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)
Postgame Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
TNT’s Exclusive Coverage of the Eastern Conference Finals Continues
TNT’s exclusive coverage of the 2011 NBA Eastern Conference Finals (ECF) continues Sunday, May 22 with a special 30-minute edition of NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com at 8 p.m. (ET) with Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kevin McHale (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst) previewing the night’s action. Following the pre-game show, Derrick Rose and Chicago Bulls will visit LeBron James and the Miami Heat at 8:30 p.m. (ET) in Game 3 of their best-of-seven series. Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst) and Reggie Miller (analyst) will call the game with Craig Sager reporting. The night will conclude with the Emmy® award-winning studio show Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai with Johnson, Barkley, McHale and Smith recapping the game.
Exclusive coverage of the ECF on TNT resumes on Tuesday, May 24 with another 30-minute NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com at 8 p.m. (ET). Game 4 between the Bulls @ Heat follows at 8:30 p.m. (ET) with Albert, Kerr and Miller will call the game with Sager reporting. To finish the evening’s coverage, Johnson, Barkley, McHale and Smith will break down the action on Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai.
Companion coverage for every ECF will be available via TNT OverTime on NBA.com. The site will provide multi-camera angle coverage, including an “Action Cam” and a “Backboard Cam.” Users also will have the ability to vote for which player they would like the “Home Player Cam” and “Away Player Cam” to follow per quarter. The live player also will be available on Yahoo! Sports and SI.com
2011 NBA PLAYOFFS ON TNT (all times ET)
Sunday, May 22
8 p.m. (ET) NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kevin McHale (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
8:30 p.m. Chicago Bulls @ Miami Heat (Game 3)
Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)
Postgame Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kevin McHale (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
Tuesday, May 24
8 p.m. (ET) NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kevin McHale (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
8:30 p.m. Chicago Bulls @ Miami Heat (Game 4)
Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)
Postgame Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kevin McHale (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
Thursday, May 26
8 p.m. (ET) NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
8:30 p.m. Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls (Game 5)
Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)
Postgame Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
TNT Notes on Bulls/Heat Game 2
From TNT Sports -
Notes from TNT’s Coverage of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Game 2: Miami Heat (85) @ Chicago Bulls (75); The series is tied 1-1
TNT’s coverage of the 2011 NBA Eastern Conference Finals continues on
Sunday, May 22 at 8:30 p.m. (ET)
“Quote of the Day”
TNT Reporter Craig Sager: “Do you feel like you’ve taken control of the series now?”
LeBron James: “No, it’s just starting.”
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Pregame
Announcers: Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Chris Webber
Webber on Miami center Jamaal Magloire playing ahead of Zydrunas Ilgauskus: “Ilgauskus is a better offensive player. Ilgauskus is a better defensive player. And seeing how both of these players can only give you a little bit, Ilgauskus can give you a little more.”
Smith on Miami changing its lineup: “It just says how little things become big things. As good as Magloire played in the first game, he didn’t make the impact. Big Z might make the impact. The worst that he [Ilgauskus] can do is have the same impact. It think you have to try it [suit up Ilgauskus].”
Johnson asking Barkley how this Chicago Bulls team compares defensively to the Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls: “This team [2011 Chicago Bulls] does not compare. First of all, that Bulls [Jordan’s Bulls] team had two players who could play defense. The greatest player [Jordan] and the greatest defender I’ve ever seen in Scottie Pippen. Horace Grant was a good defender but it doesn’t compare.
Johnson: “That team [Jordan’s Bulls] is better?”
Barkley: “No. This team [2011 Bulls] is a better defensive team. There were only two guys on those teams that…I love Steve Kerr but he wasn’t a stopper. I love John Paxson but he wasn’t a stopper. They had Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan who were the two best defenders and Dennis [Rodman] and Horace [Grant] but this team [2011 Bulls], top to bottom with all their guys are better because of two guys Noah and Gibson. They can guard 1s, 2s and 3s.”
Smith: “In this era, this [2011 Bulls] is the best defensive team.”
Game 2: Miami Heat (85) @ Chicago Bulls (75); The series is tied 1-1
Announcers: Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) with Craig Sager, reporting.
Kerr on Miami’s collective frame of mind tonight: “It’s all about ball movement and getting some motion offensively for Miami.”
Miller on what Chicago has to do tonight: “Rose and Noah have to set the tone for the [Chicago] defense.”
Kerr on Miami’s lack of bench: “I agree with Erik Spoelstra that his team is a very active, athletic team. I don’t think his bench is. When the two teams go to their respective benches, the energy and athleticism, there is a dramatic shift.”
Miller: Are the Heat being stubborn by not playing Ilgauskus and Erick Dampier? “Eric Spoelstra feels like their not quick enough to keep Noah, Luol Deng and Gibson off the offensive boards. They’re being stubborn. They don’t want to show weakness from Game 1 by saying ‘they should’ve been activated.’”
Kerr on Miami’s matchups: “Spoelstra just likes the matchup with Boozer and Magloire. To me it just shows the lack of depth and the problems Miami has.”
Miller on what Miami needs tonight after a mild start in the game: “You need superhuman efforts from LeBron James and Dwyane Wade and we haven’t seen that in a game-and-a-half.”
Kerr on how Miami has been able to succeed in the playoffs: “Miami has survived throughout these playoffs on free throws. They have scored fewer field goals than their opponents, fewer three-point field goals, they’ve made more turnovers, fewer assists but offensively they really haven’t been great. But from the free-thow line they just kill you.”
Miller on Kyle Korver as a key to Chicago’s outside game: “They are searching for Korver to get going. That’s the last component to this team that has struggled with its outside shooting.”
Kerr to Miller; “Do you agree with what Charles [Barkley] has been saying that [Dallas Mavs forward] Dirk Nowitzki is the best player in the NBA?”
Miller: “It’s hard for me to turn down Kobe Bryant or LeBron James but offensively he’s certainly the most skilled player.”
Kerr: “I would argue that he [Dirk] is clearly better than Kobe Bryant right now. Kobe was ineffective in that series. Dirk Nowitzki, the way he is playing now, I mean, wow!
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Halftime
Announcers: Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Chris Webber
Webber on what Miami has to do in the second half: “They need to be athletic. When these guys [James and Wade] are attacking the rim, nobody in the League can block their shots. This isn’t the most athletic team but they have maybe two of the most athletic guys. The way these two guys go…shake-and-bake…is the way this Miami team will go.”
Barkley naming the greatest “trash talkers” of all time from the “Ask Charles” segment: “The greatest trash talkers ever: Reggie Miller, Gary Payton, Larry Bird, those are the three greatest trash talkers of all-time and I have to put Michael Jordan in there a little bit too.”
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Kerr comments with 6:33 left in the third quarter and the Heat leading by four points: “It feels like the tide has turned.”
Kerr on Miami’s offense tonight in the third quarter: “We’ve seen much better action from the heat offense in the game. They made better cuts, sharper cuts, better picks and they’re getting better looks.”
Kerr commenting on Miller’s observation that Chicago’s Derrick Rose is not able to “finish” tonight like in Game 1: “The speed of the Miami defense has Rose thinking just a little bit on those finishes. Miami’s defense, especially their starting unit is as fast as any in the NBA.”
Kerr on Miami forward reserve Udonis Haslem and his contribution to the Heat tonight: “If Miami wins tonight…he’s the headline.”
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TNT’s Craig Sager interviewed Miami Heat forward LeBron James at the end of the game:
James on the performance of teammate Udonis Haslem: “He definitely gets the game ball tonight. He came in with his energy, rebounding, finishing around the basket, making shots when they was making a run and that really helped us.”
Sager: “Do you feel like you’ve taken control of the series now?”
James: “No, it’s just starting.”
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Inside the NBA
Johnson, Barkley, Smith and Webber
Webber on Miami’s ball movement: “Ball movement makes it easier. Don’t take bad shots which lead to fast breaks for the other team.”
Barkley on Dallas Mavs guard Jason Kidd: “People underestimate Jason Kidd. He’s one of the great leaders in our sport.”
Monday, May 16, 2011
Heat/Bulls Ratings Game 1 Eastern Conference Finals - Most Viewed
From TNT Sports -
TNT’s EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF GAME #1 OF THE NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS DELIVERS MOST-VIEWED GAME IN CABLE TELEVISION HISTORY
BULLS AND HEAT SET VIEWING RECORD WITH MORE THAN 11.1 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS AND 6.2 OVERALL U.S. HH RATING
TNT’s exclusive live coverage of Game #1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals featuring the Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls was the most-viewed game in the history of cable television (based on Total Viewership) by delivering 11.1 million total viewers and a 6.2 U.S. HH rating. It is also the most-watched Game #1 of any Conference Finals on cable and was viewed by more people than the previous best of 10,829,000 Total Viewers for the 2003 NBA All-Star Game (Michael Jordan's last All-Star Game).
TNT's Game #1 of the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals is up over the network's coverage of Game #1 of the 2010 Western Conference Finals (Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers), delivering a 6.2 U.S. HH rating vs. a 4.4 U.S. HH rating (+41%), 11,109,000 total viewers vs. 7,112,000 (+56%) and 7,166.000 households vs 5,012,000 (+43%).
To date, TNT’s coverage of the NBA Playoffs is up significantly over the network’s coverage from last year, averaging a 3.1 U.S. HH Rating (+29%), 4,989,000 Total Viewers (+33%) and 3,630,000 Households (+30%).
Overall, through 36 games, TNT’s 2011 NBA Playoffs coverage also has delivered strong double-digit growth across all key demos including:
A18-34 +42% (1,644,000 vs. 1,160,000)
A18-49 +38% (2,862,000 vs. 2,067,000)
A25-54 +34% (2,566,000 vs. 1,919000)
M18-34 +40% (1,146,000 vs. 819,000)
M18-49 +40% (2,030,000 vs. 1,454,000)
M25-54 +35% (1,799,000 vs. 1,332,000)
Game Two of TNT’s live exclusive coverage of the Eastern Conference Finals continues on Wednesday, May 18 at 8:30 p.m. ET with the NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com with Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst) beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. The night will conclude with Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai.
The NBA on TNT and NBA TV host 65 days of wall-to-wall coverage of the NBA Playoffs with 40+ games televised on TNT, and nearly 1500 hours of total coverage on NBA TV including 195 hours of live studio coverage.
TNT’s EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF GAME #1 OF THE NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS DELIVERS MOST-VIEWED GAME IN CABLE TELEVISION HISTORY
BULLS AND HEAT SET VIEWING RECORD WITH MORE THAN 11.1 MILLION TOTAL VIEWERS AND 6.2 OVERALL U.S. HH RATING
TNT’s exclusive live coverage of Game #1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals featuring the Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls was the most-viewed game in the history of cable television (based on Total Viewership) by delivering 11.1 million total viewers and a 6.2 U.S. HH rating. It is also the most-watched Game #1 of any Conference Finals on cable and was viewed by more people than the previous best of 10,829,000 Total Viewers for the 2003 NBA All-Star Game (Michael Jordan's last All-Star Game).
TNT's Game #1 of the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals is up over the network's coverage of Game #1 of the 2010 Western Conference Finals (Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers), delivering a 6.2 U.S. HH rating vs. a 4.4 U.S. HH rating (+41%), 11,109,000 total viewers vs. 7,112,000 (+56%) and 7,166.000 households vs 5,012,000 (+43%).
To date, TNT’s coverage of the NBA Playoffs is up significantly over the network’s coverage from last year, averaging a 3.1 U.S. HH Rating (+29%), 4,989,000 Total Viewers (+33%) and 3,630,000 Households (+30%).
Overall, through 36 games, TNT’s 2011 NBA Playoffs coverage also has delivered strong double-digit growth across all key demos including:
A18-34 +42% (1,644,000 vs. 1,160,000)
A18-49 +38% (2,862,000 vs. 2,067,000)
A25-54 +34% (2,566,000 vs. 1,919000)
M18-34 +40% (1,146,000 vs. 819,000)
M18-49 +40% (2,030,000 vs. 1,454,000)
M25-54 +35% (1,799,000 vs. 1,332,000)
Game Two of TNT’s live exclusive coverage of the Eastern Conference Finals continues on Wednesday, May 18 at 8:30 p.m. ET with the NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com with Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst) beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. The night will conclude with Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai.
The NBA on TNT and NBA TV host 65 days of wall-to-wall coverage of the NBA Playoffs with 40+ games televised on TNT, and nearly 1500 hours of total coverage on NBA TV including 195 hours of live studio coverage.
Friday, May 13, 2011
NBA Eastern Conference TNT Schedule - Bulls vs. Heat
From TNT Sports -
Turner Sports Reveals Plans for their Exclusive Coverage of the
Eastern Conference Finals Beginning Sunday, May 15
TNT and NBA TV analyst Chris Webber to go Virtual with Innovative “Webber’s World”
Turner Sports today announced its extensive coverage for the NBA Eastern Conference Finals (ECF) featuring the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls, which will air exclusively on TNT. The network’s coverage of the series tips off on Sunday, May 15 with Game 1 live from the United Center in Chicago. NBA TV / TNT analyst Chris Webber will break down NBA action in virtual reality during the innovative feature Webber’s World. The five-time All-Star will be superimposed into live game footage as he walks onto the court to explain plays and discuss strategy with the ability to stop the footage and interact with the players virtually. (Please click on the link below to view a sneak-peak of Webber’s World):
WEBBER’S WORLD VIDEO
TNT’s exclusive coverage of the ECF also will feature 26 total cameras for each game including robo cams in locker rooms, a sky cam and aerial coverage for every game. In addition, each head coach will be mic’d up during every ECF game. TNT NBA analysts will host live streaming video chats on NBA.com, during which they will answer fans’ questions live after halftime of select games. The chats will feature Kenny Smith (Game 2), Charles Barkley (Game 3) and Steve Kerr (Game 5, if necessary). Barkley’s chat will also be available on charlesbarkley.com.
TNT’s studio team of Ernie Johnson (host) alongside Barkley and Smith (analysts) will preview each ECF game live on-site outside the arena during NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com. The pre-game show will lead directly into TNT’s exclusive game coverage with play-by-play announcer Marv Albert, analysts Kerr and Reggie Miller and sideline reporter Craig Sager covering the action. The telecast will conclude with the Emmy® award-winning Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai. The studio crew will be joined by NBA TV and TNT analysts Kevin McHale and Webber for select games. TNT’s Cheryl Miller will also provide reports from the Western Conference Finals.
NBA TV hosts Matt Winer, Rick Kamla and Marc Fein will be joined by analysts Greg Anthony, Brent Barry, Dennis Scott and Steve Smith, broadcasting from the network’s Atlanta studio, will provide an exclusive, 30-minute pre-game show on NBA TV prior to every ECF game on TNT as well as every Western Conference Finals (WCF) game. NBA TV and NBA.com also will air every live press conference following both the ECF and WCF games.
Companion coverage for every ECF will be available via TNT OverTime on NBA.com. The site will provide multi-camera angle coverage, including an “Action Cam” and a “Backboard Cam.” Users also will have the ability to vote for which player they would like the “Home Player Cam” and “Away Player Cam” to follow per quarter. Fans can watch each camera individually, with picture-in-picture or in the Mosaic View. Viewers also can participate in live Gigya chats with their friends and other fans through Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo! and MySpace. The live player also will be available on Yahoo! Sports and SI.com
Through the first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs (35 total games), the network is averaging a 3.0 U.S. HH Rating, (+25%, 2.4 U.S. HH Rating last year), 4,823,000 Total Viewers (+33%, 3,638,000 last year) and 3,534,000 Households (+29%, 2,735,000 last year). Last year TNT aired 33 games through the first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs. TNT’s second round coverage during Primetime (10 games) also out-delivered all of television, both broadcast and cable, in primetime averages on six nights with M18-34 and five nights with M18-49.
2011 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS ON TNT (all times ET)
Sunday, May 15
7:30 p.m. NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)
8p.m. Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls (Game 1)
Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)
Postgame Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)
Wednesday, May 18
8 p.m. NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)
8:30 p.m. Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls (Game 2)
Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)
Postgame Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)
Turner Sports Reveals Plans for their Exclusive Coverage of the
Eastern Conference Finals Beginning Sunday, May 15
TNT and NBA TV analyst Chris Webber to go Virtual with Innovative “Webber’s World”
Turner Sports today announced its extensive coverage for the NBA Eastern Conference Finals (ECF) featuring the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls, which will air exclusively on TNT. The network’s coverage of the series tips off on Sunday, May 15 with Game 1 live from the United Center in Chicago. NBA TV / TNT analyst Chris Webber will break down NBA action in virtual reality during the innovative feature Webber’s World. The five-time All-Star will be superimposed into live game footage as he walks onto the court to explain plays and discuss strategy with the ability to stop the footage and interact with the players virtually. (Please click on the link below to view a sneak-peak of Webber’s World):
WEBBER’S WORLD VIDEO
TNT’s exclusive coverage of the ECF also will feature 26 total cameras for each game including robo cams in locker rooms, a sky cam and aerial coverage for every game. In addition, each head coach will be mic’d up during every ECF game. TNT NBA analysts will host live streaming video chats on NBA.com, during which they will answer fans’ questions live after halftime of select games. The chats will feature Kenny Smith (Game 2), Charles Barkley (Game 3) and Steve Kerr (Game 5, if necessary). Barkley’s chat will also be available on charlesbarkley.com.
TNT’s studio team of Ernie Johnson (host) alongside Barkley and Smith (analysts) will preview each ECF game live on-site outside the arena during NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com. The pre-game show will lead directly into TNT’s exclusive game coverage with play-by-play announcer Marv Albert, analysts Kerr and Reggie Miller and sideline reporter Craig Sager covering the action. The telecast will conclude with the Emmy® award-winning Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai. The studio crew will be joined by NBA TV and TNT analysts Kevin McHale and Webber for select games. TNT’s Cheryl Miller will also provide reports from the Western Conference Finals.
NBA TV hosts Matt Winer, Rick Kamla and Marc Fein will be joined by analysts Greg Anthony, Brent Barry, Dennis Scott and Steve Smith, broadcasting from the network’s Atlanta studio, will provide an exclusive, 30-minute pre-game show on NBA TV prior to every ECF game on TNT as well as every Western Conference Finals (WCF) game. NBA TV and NBA.com also will air every live press conference following both the ECF and WCF games.
Companion coverage for every ECF will be available via TNT OverTime on NBA.com. The site will provide multi-camera angle coverage, including an “Action Cam” and a “Backboard Cam.” Users also will have the ability to vote for which player they would like the “Home Player Cam” and “Away Player Cam” to follow per quarter. Fans can watch each camera individually, with picture-in-picture or in the Mosaic View. Viewers also can participate in live Gigya chats with their friends and other fans through Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo! and MySpace. The live player also will be available on Yahoo! Sports and SI.com
Through the first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs (35 total games), the network is averaging a 3.0 U.S. HH Rating, (+25%, 2.4 U.S. HH Rating last year), 4,823,000 Total Viewers (+33%, 3,638,000 last year) and 3,534,000 Households (+29%, 2,735,000 last year). Last year TNT aired 33 games through the first two rounds of the NBA Playoffs. TNT’s second round coverage during Primetime (10 games) also out-delivered all of television, both broadcast and cable, in primetime averages on six nights with M18-34 and five nights with M18-49.
2011 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS ON TNT (all times ET)
Sunday, May 15
7:30 p.m. NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)
8p.m. Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls (Game 1)
Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)
Postgame Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)
Wednesday, May 18
8 p.m. NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)
8:30 p.m. Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls (Game 2)
Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)
Postgame Inside the NBA presented by Hyundai
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)
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