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However, the question remains whether this heightened interest is sustainable. While the league can’t realistically expect to maintain such high ratings weekly, there is hope that the core casual fanbase will remain engaged through the season.
The Rise of Young Stars and Strategic Broadcast Partnerships
The strong ratings are partly driven by the league's young teams and emerging stars, who are drawing viewers away from veteran-heavy matchups. Notably, many of the top-rated games involved younger players and teams, suggesting that the future of the NBA is bright and increasingly appealing to new audiences.