Boston Celtics

June 16, 2008 -- Based on fast national ratings, Game 5 of the best-of-seven NBA Finals on ABC – the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics – last night, Sunday, June 15, averaged 17,257,000 viewers (P2+), an increase of 21 percent compared to Game 5 in 2006 (there was no Game 5 last year), which averaged 14,318,000 viewers for Dallas at Miami. The Lakers/Celtics game averaged 11,393,000 households, an increase of 13 percent over 10,049,000 households in 2006, and a 10.1 rating, up 11 percent over a 9.1 in 2006. It was the most-watched NBA Finals Game since Game 7 of 2005 (18,997,000 viewers).

Through five broadcasts, the 2008 NBA Finals are averaging a 9.0 rating, up 45 percent over the four-game series last year (6.2).    » read more »

SportsCenter NBA Finals Special – 1987 Celtics/Lakers – Tuesday on ESPN

June 2, 2008 -- The 2008 NBA Finals, featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant and the Boston Celtics and Kevin Garnett, will tip off on Thursday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC, ABC HD, ESPN Radio and ESPN International.

ESPN’s multi-platform presentation of The Finals will include coverage across ABC, ABC HD, ESPN, ESPN HD, ESPN2, ESPN2 HD, ESPN Radio, ESPN International, ESPNEWS, ESPNEWS HD, ESPN.com, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPNdeportes.com, ESPN Classic, ESPN360.com, ESPN The Magazine and ESPN Mobile Properties.

ABC’s primetime lineup will include:    » read more »

May 8, 2008 -- The next edition of ESPN’s prime-time newsmagazine E:60 on Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. ET, will feature:
· A look at how Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics is playing through family turmoil;
· A profile of mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano, the daughter of a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback;
· The story of a unique super bowl for inmates behind bars in the notorious Angola, La., maximum security prison; and
· An E:60 examination of high-tech ticket scalping in the U.S.

ESPN E:60 Team: ESPN's E:60 team of award-winning correspondents -- (l t r) Tom Farrey, Lisa Salters, Jeremy Schaap, Rachel Nichols and Michael Smith (Photo: ESPN)

Ray Allen    » read more »

- Celtic Pride is Back
- Plus: The Magazine’s NBA Preview and Tank Johnson in Dallas

October 24, 2007 -- NBA PREVIEW:

A FRESH COAT. For the past nine seasons, Paul Pierce has had to be a one-man band for the Celtics. With the arrival of rock stars Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, he’s part of a trio that can make Boston pop. Chris Broussard reports.

Garnett/Pierce/Allan Quotes:

* Garnett on Allen and Pierce: “I love it,” KG says. “I told everybody, ‘I’m not doing anything by myself. If I do anything, it’s going to be with these two.’”    » read more »

NBA to Stage Exhibition Game in London

09 October 2007, London (By Tom Rivers) -- In an effort to the increase basketball's international popularity, the National Basketball Association will hold a game Wednesday in London. For VOA, Tom Rivers says it will be a rare opportunity for British fans to catch live NBA action when the Boston Celtics face the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Ten days ago, London was treated to NHL professional hockey. In just under three weeks, American football will take center stage here when the NFL hosts a game.    » read more »