fairwarning, can you explain how the houston-la game 6 was the highest rated game in espn history?

gtc08 · May 17, 2009

http://www.multichannel.com/article/232679-Rockets_Lakers_Dunks_New_ESPN_Hoops_Audience_Record.php

you know more about the ratings stuff then i do. i was really stunned this would get such a high rating, especially with yao out. remeber the prior game 5 la won by 40. why would this game have such a high rating, i dont get it.

PokerBookie · May 17, 2009

Not really a big shock at all. Houston has been upsetting the Lakers this series, so people wanted to watch.

hacklimit · May 17, 2009

The reason - ESPN fired Steven A. Smith. It's watchable again.

FairWarning · May 17, 2009

I didn't watch it, been far too busy the last couple of weeks. I did have the NHL game 7's on in the background on that night. How that is the highest rated game in cable history shows how stupid the public is if they stuck with the game at halftime. Can't wait until Cleveland kicks LA's asses, if LA makes it.