Is this for real we about to see the worst Finals ever NBA?

[Deleted member 31352]

Pacers vs Thunder and we ain’t talking Pacers or Thunder from the past. The Pacers teams of old and the KD, Westbrook, Harden team would roll these two above average teams. Think I’ll find better things to do.

 

[Tanko]

Pacers vs Thunder and we ain’t talking Pacers or Thunder from the past. The Pacers teams of old and the KD, Westbrook, Harden team would roll these two above average teams. Think I’ll find better things to do.

Two midwest teams from small markets... Yeah, NBA is gonna be pissed.

 

[BMR Genie]

It's actually good to see two "fresh" teams to play in the finals.

 

[jjgold]

The ratings are gonna be really bad

 

[Jrgum3]

While these teams have an exciting style of play it hurts that neither is from a big market with a huge superstar for the NBA to market. The ratings are going to suffer but I think it might be an interesting series worth watching because someone different is getting an NBA title for a change.

 

[harpo]

Could Give two shits about the NBA ratings & F-- the big Markets !!! If IND & OKC both prevail it will be a GREAT FINALS with the TWO BEST TEAMS winning the East & West !!!
Both States lovers of America Hopefully beating 2 WOKE LIBERAL states & cities who BOTH HATE AMERICA.

 

[Tanko]

The ratings are gonna be really bad

Might see a record low...

3 lowest (non-covid) years (since 1990).

Yr	Viewers M	Winner	Loser
2007	9.3	San Antonio Spurs 4,	Cleveland Cavaliers 0
2003	9.9	San Antonio Spurs 4,	New Jersey Nets 2
2021	9.9	Milwaukee Bucks 4,	Phoenix Suns 2

Last 5 years w/ Teams.

Yr	Viewers M	Winner	Loser
2019	15.1	Toronto Raptors 4,	Golden State Warriors 2
2020	7.5	Los Angeles Lakers 4,	Miami Heat 2
2021	9.9	Milwaukee Bucks 4,	Phoenix Suns 2
2022	12.4	Golden State Warriors 4,	Boston Celtics 2
2023	11.6	Denver Nuggets 4,	Miami Heat 1
2024	11.3	Boston Celtics 4,	Dallas Mavericks 1

 

[Jrgum3]

Nothing will be as bad as the 2007 Finals which was Lebrons's first trip with the Cavs against Tim Duncan's Spurs. Every game was a snoozefest and Lebron's team never stood a chance against a veteran Spurs squad with championship DNA. This year I think we'll get a good Finals despite the fact that the ratings might not be great without a household name playing for the championship.

 

[jjgold]

I mean, the MVP and the best team in the league are most likely gonna win

 

[seaborneq]

I’m interested to see OKC in the Finals. I’ve watched a lot of the Pacers the past few years and they are an interesting team. I haven’t seen OKC play an entire game the past few seasons. Im in. Always looking to see who plays best when the stakes are the highest

 

[MinnesotaFats]

NBA needs this, last grab at Midwest ratings.

The league is dying outside of LA & Bos/ NY

I don't think this can save it, but they've done well trying to prop up Den, MN, Mil, IND, DET & Memphis recently.

 

[Archie]

I'll take it!

 

[KingKolzig]

Totals o/u 235

Should be exciting for regular ppl

 

[Wagerallsports]

Might be a good matchup between Indiana and OKC if they meet

But as far as talent these are definitely two of the weakest teams to ever play in the NBA Finals and would get curb stumped by just about any other team who’s participated in the Championship series in the past

 

[stormtrooper8]

OKC is a legit good team

Similar to 2015 Warriors

 

[Deleted member 31352]

Thunder are in there was never doubt.

 

[BMR Genie]

Thunder are in there was never doubt.

They have secured the spot!

 

[Wagerallsports]

OKC is a legit good team

Similar to 2015 Warriors

Ok yeah I think most will agree that they are the best team in the league (although the Pagers might have somthing to say about that)

But we both know being the best team in the league right now isn’t saying much at all