5 Reasons the NBA wants a Boston/Los Angeles Final

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1.TV Ratings The 2009 NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic was almost 10% lower than the previous year.  The 2008 NBA Finals with Boston and LA averaged a 9.3 rating while the Lakers and Magic series averaged 8.4.  This may not be that big of a deal in terms of just sheer numbers but when one team just dominates a series it lacks interest in its viewers.  The Orlando and LA series went just five games while the Boston and LA series in 2008 went six games and was able to capture huge markets from the East coast to the West coast. 2. Historic Rivalry Boston and Los Angeles have been two of the most storied basketball franchises in the history of the game.  The two teams have combined to win more than half of...

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