National TV 2008-9 and beyond

evildallas · Post #1 » by **evildallas** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:16 pm

I was looking for some info for the Miami series and I stumbled upon this. Some things changed during the year with network adjustments, but it shows the pecking order of National TV well.

http://sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com/2008/08/national-television-appearances-for.html

Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, Suns - 25 games
Mavs - 21 games
Spurs - 20 games
Nuggets - 16 games
Pistons - 15 games
Rockets - 14 games
Blazers, Hornets - 13 games
Magic, Jazz, Wizards - 11 games
Heat, Bulls - 10 games
Warriors - 8 games
Sixers - 7 games
Raptors - 2 games
Hawks, Bucks, Clippers, Grizzlies, Nets - 1 game

Note that the Heat had 10 games on national TV in spite of having the worst record in basketball last year while the Magic had 11 games and won the division. The reason is the marketability of Dwayne Wade. Star power drives scheduling.

I'm curious what people think the regular season has earned the Hawks for next season. We'll check the temperature after the playoffs as well.

Skyhawk1 · Post #2 » by **Skyhawk1** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:05 pm

I refuse to stay home and watch games when it's the Warriors or Suns. I can't stand both of them anymore. I seriously should get NBA TV next season. As far as the Hawks on national TV, I'm guessing 2-5 games next season. I think this team has done enough to deserve it. Many fans around the league like to watch our atheltic team. If they have the Blazers on TV so much, why ignore the Hawks?

Retrovision · Post #3 » by **Retrovision** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:06 pm

Around eight just because some of those teams will have huge dropoffs due to their play this past season.