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Huo Yong s 7th ratings are overwhelming, 6.6 million people witness the passionate moments of basketball

7:05am, 13 May 2025Basketball

In the fierce NBA schedule, there are always some games that can firmly grasp the hearts of fans. Recently, TNT Sports released a remarkable data: the Rockets and the Warriors' tiebreak battle in the first round of this season, with an average viewership of 6.6 million, successfully setting a record for the first round of cable TV's tiebreak since 2009. This number undoubtedly demonstrates the unparalleled appeal of this game.

Looking back on this tiebreak battle, every moment is exciting. The atmosphere at the competition was extremely warm, and the shouts and cheers of the audience were intertwined, as if they were about to overturn the entire arena. The Rockets and Warriors players fought hard on the court, and every dribbling, passing and shooting touched the hearts of the audience. The young players of the Rockets showed amazing vitality and fighting spirit in this game. They are like tigers going down the mountain, actively fighting for every rebound on the court without missing any offensive opportunity. Shin Jing's strong attack in the inside and VanVleet's accurate three-pointer from the outside caused great trouble to the Warriors' defense. On the Warriors, Curry, the superstar, has always been the team's decisive needle. Despite facing the strict defense of Rockets players, he still stands up at critical moments again and again with his outstanding personal ability, and uses accurate shooting to stop the bleeding for the team.

The influence of this game is not limited to the court. Judging from the ratings data, the overall ratings of the first round of the playoffs in TNT increased by 4% compared with last year, with an average viewership of 3.3 million, especially among young audiences under the age of 35, it firmly ranked first in the cable ratings list during the prime time. This shows that NBA events, especially games with strong dialogues like the Rockets and the Warriors, have a huge appeal to younger generations of fans.

On social media, discussions about this hot-scoring battle are also overwhelming. Fans expressed their opinions one after another, some cheered for the Rockets' victory, believing that their youthful vitality is the magic weapon to win; some felt sorry for the Warriors' defeat, thinking that if some key balls were handled better, the result might be different. There are also fans who praise the wonderful performances of both players in the game. Whether it is the fighting spirit of Rockets players or the tenacious and resilience of Warriors players, they have won the respect of fans. This is the charm of basketball, it can make countless people crazy. A wonderful game not only allows the audience to enjoy the intense and exciting competitive process, but also inspires everyone to have a deep understanding and pursuit of sports spirit. This tiebreak battle between the Rockets and the Warriors has undoubtedly become a classic NBA battle this season.

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