are very entertaining. As someone with no dog in the hunt, I am watching anyway and enjoying these games quite a bit. Has anyone seen whether the ratings are up from years past?

Incredible since game 2, every single game.

The ratings are WAY up from the past few. I can't quote specifics but it's the highest in a while. Maybe since '04? '05? Can't remember.

Agreed.

No WAY it beats the 05 Spurs-Pistons Finals.

These have been SPECTACULAR games.

I almost wish I didn't have a dog in the fight... I'm sure it's been lots of fun for casual fans.

This has been a great series. As great as the Mavs have played, I really think this one goes 7 games. These two teams are very even and it just wouldn't seem right for this to go anything less than 7.

"Sports do not build character. They reveal it."
-John Wooden

Not just the Finals. The entire season. And off-season, come to think of it.

The Decision and the World Championships with Durant and company were a perfect lead into the season. Throw in the Heat, Blake Griffin, the Spurs, the Knicks resurgence, the Melodrama, Derrick Rose's MVP campaign, everything.

It's been one of the best seasons of professional basketball that I've ever watched.

Sad if it is followed by no BB next year.

Through 5 games of the NBA finals there is a 4 point edge for Dallas in points scored. This series is just sick how close it's been. I'm sweating like a pig after every game it's so close.