Orlando Magic Game vs. New York Knicks Draws Highest Local TV Ratings in Nine Years
by Evan Dunlap on Mar 2, 2011 12:20 PM EST
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PrintVia a team press release, the Sun Sports telecast of the Orlando Magic's victory against the New York Knicks last night posted the highest ratings of any Magic game broadcast on that network since a January 30th, 2002 loss to the L.A. Lakers. The broadcast had a 4.7 average rating in the Orlando/Daytona Beach/Melbourne market for approximately 68,731 homes, and peaked from 9:30-9:45, when approximately 85,732 homes tuned in.
The broadcast performance indicates a strong upward trend for Sun Sports, which reports viewership for Magic games broadcast on that network has risen 30 percent this season over last through the same number of telecasts.
The Knicks' acquisition of Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups last week, coupled with the free-agent signing of Amar'e Stoudemire, has made them a must-watch team. Last night's game was the first meeting between the Knicks and Magic since the trade with the Denver Nuggets which brought Anthony and Billups to the Big Apple.
Orlando plays New York twice more this month, with New York hosting both contests at Madison Square Garden.
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As the NBA you can not have Dwight, LeBron, Wade and Bosh not on national television
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I'm guessing national TV spots were bought at the outset of the season
So the next two meetings in NY might also not be national. I wonder if the networks can scramble to change that?
Lot of Knick fans watching and at the game.
Glad they could tune in to see us win!
The intensity has to go up, up! Not down...UP! -Stan Van Gundy
It was a playoff level game.
Both teams made runs, both teams made big shots. Both teams showed emotion. Unbelievable. Magic made the defensive stops when they had to. That is how you win in the playoffs. Make them when you need them.
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that was a very long reply
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by TheGiantSquid on Mar 2, 2011 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
help is on the way.............
Reports are that the Orlando Magic could sign Rasheed Wallace for the rest of the season trying to make a strong run for playoffs, hopefully if these rumors are true will be great because if ’Sheed coming in good shape and mentally prepared he will be a great addition to this Magic roster.
he was not in good shape for the playoffs last year, and basically gave boston nothing
he has not played competitively in almost a year now…so what kind of shape do you think he would be in??
Not even 15 minutes.
Seriously more like 4-8. That is all he needs to do.
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I can imagine referees must be salivating for this to happen. Dwight and Sheed on the same team?
Just think of all the technicals they’ll be able to throw at them!
Now, seriously, I don’t think Rasheed Wallace is the answer, but who knows…
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on Mar 2, 2011 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
I'd say it's a good idea only so Rasheed can't play for Boston
He always seems to be good at baiting the refs blowing the whistle against Howard. It’s not as bad as it once, but even preventing for 1 or 2 games in a series can be a huge equalizer.
The plural of "anecdote" isn't "data."
what reports?
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Unban me from the OPP!"...........David Polega
by AB's triple double on Mar 2, 2011 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
Can you please cite a source for this rumor? Thanks.
I guess that's the way the whole durned human comedy keeps perpetuatin' itself.
Not surprising since central FL could is infested with New Yorkers.
by O-Town MagiCane on Mar 2, 2011 2:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Why do you Southerners hate us from up North?
The Civil War is over guys………..
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Damn Leafers. lol
Im down with OPP, yeah you know me!
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The South Will Rise Again!
I guess that's the way the whole durned human comedy keeps perpetuatin' itself.
Oh, I'm kidding. Please don't anyone freak out.
I guess that's the way the whole durned human comedy keeps perpetuatin' itself.
I'M FREAKING OUT, I'M FREAKING OUT, MAYDAY, MAYDAY
People stop this dance, Say damn this persons fascinatin'
We blowin' dro up in the air, You smell it?
That's the fragrance, I got the focus, got the heart
And I got the patience
by 4QB on Mar 2, 2011 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
damn Yankees
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by TheGiantSquid on Mar 2, 2011 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
Its not that we hate northerners...
Personally…I dislike how some northerners come here and complain about how much better things are there…I’m like…well…95 runs North too… :)
"I got WAY too many cars in my driveway.."
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by Mr_Major on Mar 2, 2011 7:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
We are from up north.
And we hate it up there. Although I am basically a Floridian since I have lived here since I was 6 months old. But god I hate it up there. So much better down here.
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I had box seats and the game was awesome!!
There were a lot of Knicks fans at the game, which kinda pissed me off. Hey does anyone know what Turk actually said to the refs?
Not even the refs know what Turk said
They just saw him still talking and tossed him
Don't think so
I’m sure I heard him mutter “…the new CBA…”
by eltharion_doa on Mar 3, 2011 5:38 AM EST up reply actions
LOL. LOL freaking L.
I guess that's the way the whole durned human comedy keeps perpetuatin' itself.
"laugh out loud freaking loud"?
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by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2011 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
It was that funny, hence the extra loud and a freaking to boot.
Just give it time, everyone using the internets will pick it up soon.
I’m what ya call a trend-setter.
I guess that's the way the whole durned human comedy keeps perpetuatin' itself.
keep tellin yourself that, old man
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by TheGiantSquid on Mar 3, 2011 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
lol (no freaking or extra l for you)
I guess that's the way the whole durned human comedy keeps perpetuatin' itself.
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