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sports1 month ago•51 min saved

Prime Video's NBA Play-in Sees Early Viewership Gains Over Cable

Exclusively on Prime Video, the NBA Play-in Tournament posted 2.69 million average viewers over its first two nights, up 12% from last year's cable windows, with streaming drawing larger shares among younger viewers (18-34 +32%, 18-49 +31%, 25-54 +26%). Nielsen's new Big Data + panel methodology helps explain part of the rise. Wednesday's Warriors-Clippers led at 3.15M (up 47%), with the doubleheader averaging 2.91M, while Heat-Hornets and Trail Blazers-Suns showed mixed results. Overall, Prime Video is showing it can generate near-linear audiences for big events despite lacking traditional appointment programming, amid broader rights scrutiny.

via Sports Media Watch|

#nba-on-prime-video #nba-play-in-tournament #prime-video

2026-sofi-nba-play-in-tournament1 month ago•37 min saved

Play-In Friday Preview: Hornets, Warriors Eye Playoff Berths

Friday’s SoFi Play-In doubleheader features East No. 9 Charlotte Hornets at No. 8 Orlando Magic (7:30 PM ET, Prime Video) and West No. 10 Golden State Warriors at No. 8 Phoenix Suns (10 PM ET, Prime Video). The preview highlights Paolo Banchero, LaMelo Ball, Devin Booker and Stephen Curry, with Ball vs. Suggs and Curry vs. Brooks as key matchups, and predicts Charlotte and Golden State will advance to the playoffs.

via NBA|

#2026-sofi-nba-play-in-tournament #charlotte-hornets #golden-state-warriors

sports1 month ago•10 min saved

Late Play-In Night Delivers for Blazers and Hornets

On opening night of the NBA Play-In, Portland rallied to beat Phoenix 114-110 to clinch the West No. 7 seed, with Deni Avdija driving for a layup and an and-1 with 16.1 seconds left to take the lead. The Suns now face the Clippers-Warriors winner for the No. 8 seed. In the East, Charlotte outlasted Miami 127-126 in OT as LaMelo Ball, despite a rough shooting night, delivered the go-ahead layup in overtime and Coby White hit a clutch tying 3 to force OT; Ball’s late heroics helped the Hornets advance to face the loser of the 76ers-Magic game. Bam Adebayo missed time with a back injury for Miami, ending their season. The night also produced draft implications, with Chicago picking up a future first-rounder from Portland as part of a 2021 trade that benefited the Bulls.

via The New York Times|

#charlotte-hornets #lamelo-ball #nba-play-in-tournament

top-stories1 month ago•24 min saved

Curry tops 2025-26 NBA jersey sales as Knicks lead merchandise

Stephen Curry leads the 2025-26 Top-Selling Jersey list as the NBA/NBPA release results based on sales from NBAStore.com, Fanatics and partners, with the Knicks first in Team Merchandise; the list features 14 jersey players in postseason, six under 25 including Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg, the Thunder break into the top 10 in Team Merchandise for the first time since 2018-19, and the Play-In Tournament begins ahead of the 2026 Playoffs on April 18.

via NBA|

#cooper-flagg #jersey-sales #nba-play-in-tournament

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Coby White's Explosive Performance Propels Bulls Past Hawks in Play-In Tournament"

The Chicago Bulls secured a 131-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in the Play-In Tournament, with Coby White delivering a career-high 42 points. DeMar DeRozan also contributed 22 points and nine assists. The Bulls will now face the Miami Heat in a crucial matchup. Despite a strong effort from Dejounte Murray and Clint Capela, the Hawks were unable to keep up, with Trae Young limited to 22 points. The Hawks now face offseason decisions regarding their roster and front office strategy.

via The Athletic|

#atlanta-hawks #chicago-bulls #coby-white

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"NBA Play-In Tournament: 76ers vs. Heat Prediction, TV Channel, and More"

The Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat will compete for the No. 7 seed in the East playoffs, with Joel Embiid's return pivotal for the Sixers. The Heat's defensive strength will be tested against the Sixers' offense, and the game is set to be an intriguing matchup. The prediction heavily favors the Sixers if Embiid is healthy, with the pick being Sixers -4.5.

via CBS Sports|

#joel-embiid #miami-heat #nba

sports-nba2 years ago•2 min saved

"Understanding the Play-In Tournament's Impact on the Kings' Draft Pick"

The Sacramento Kings have landed 9th in the Western Conference, entering the NBA Play-In Tournament for the first time. They will face the Golden State Warriors in a one-game matchup, with the winner advancing to play either the Los Angeles Lakers or the New Orleans Pelicans. The outcome of these games will determine the Kings' draft pick, which is top-14 protected this year. If the Kings win both games and advance as the 8th seed, the pick goes to the Atlanta Hawks, but if they lose and miss the playoffs, the Kings keep their pick.

via The Kings Herald|

#atlanta-hawks #draft-pick #nba-play-in-tournament

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

Lakers Deliver Blow to Pelicans in Play-In Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a disappointing 124-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their regular-season finale, missing out on a chance to secure the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference and a guaranteed playoff spot. As a result, they will face the Lakers again in the Play-In Tournament. The Pelicans' inconsistent performance and defensive lapses have raised concerns about their ability to sustain their level of play, especially in crucial matchups. The team will need to regroup quickly and show more urgency to avoid an early playoff exit.

via The Athletic|

#anthony-davis #los-angeles-lakers #nba-play-in-tournament

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat Set for 2024 NBA Play-In Showdown"

The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament, with the winner facing the New York Knicks in Round 1 of the playoffs. The game will take place on Wednesday in South Philadelphia, and the 76ers expect to have Joel Embiid in the lineup despite his recent knee injury. The Heat-76ers winner will secure the No. 7 seed, while the loser will have another chance to claim the No. 8 seed against either Atlanta or Chicago.

via WPVI-TV|

#eastern-conference #joel-embiid #miami-heat

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Bulls upset Mavericks in close game, Kyrie Irving out with injury.

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Dallas Mavericks 115-112 in a comeback victory, with Coby White posting a near triple-double for the Bulls. The Mavericks' season is over as they are eliminated from the NBA Play-In Tournament. A.J. Lawson impressed for Dallas and the back-bench players showed no quit, but the team's decision to sit half the team while still being mathematically in the playoffs was criticized.

via Mavs Moneyball |

#aj-lawson #chicago-bulls #dallas-mavericks