Where does the confidence come from? , an average of $4,150 to watch a game! NBA Finals ticket prices hit record high
The most important matchup in world basketball in the first half of this year will kick off next week - the 2023-24 NBA Finals, Celtics VS Mavericks.
Although the game has not yet started, the popularity is already high: firstly because of the record-breaking ticket price of the finals, and secondly because of the many topics between the two teams.
On June 1st, Beijing time, reporters following the Celtics and Mavericks teams in the finals revealed that the average ticket price per game of this season’s ultimate series set a historical record, reaching 4,150 US dollars per ticket, breaking through. The highest record in history. Ranking 2-5 in history are US$3,899 in 2019, US$3,657 in 2022, US$2,747 in 2021, and US$2,349 in 2023.
The first game of this season's NBA Finals will start on June 7, Beijing time, at the home court of the Celtics, which has the upper hand in regular season rankings and winning percentage. The minimum ticket price for the first game is US$900, followed by US$931 for the second game, US$1,209 for the third game, and US$1,372 for the fourth game. If the two sides can reach a tiebreaker, the minimum ticket price will reach 1,987 US dollars. In other words, fans can only spend nearly 2,000 US dollars to sit in the highest and most remote corner of the stadium. Of course, this is only the lowest ticket price. The most expensive ticket currently confirmed on the relevant ticket purchase market is as high as US$49,041.
The price of the finals reached a new high, which is closely related to the topicality and visibility of this matchup. After all, there is nothing more exciting than the collision of grudges.
First of all, the composition and strength of the two teams themselves give people a feeling that it is difficult to predict the outcome. Regarding the playoff promotion journey of the two teams, some fans gave the evaluation as "one in the sky and one on the ground." The Celtics in the Eastern Conference made it all the way, but more or less their opponents were absent - the first round Against the Heat, Butler was unable to play due to injury. In the second round against the Cavaliers, Allen was absent and Mitchell was injured. In the Eastern Conference Finals, Haliburton had no chance to play after two games.
On the other hand, the Mavericks only met the Clippers, who lacked captain Leonard, in the first round. The remaining Thunder and Timberwolves were both "complete", and they also took one step at a time and finally defeated their powerful enemies.
The two teams are both dual-core lineups. The "Eastern European combination" has stronger scoring ability and more stable key balls. However, the Green Army's "double stars" have better physical conditions. They will cause problems for the Mavericks in the pick-and-roll on the line.
For the past few years, fans have been debating who is stronger or weaker, Tatum or Doncic. Now it's great. The head-to-head dialogue between Tatum and Doncic in the final will also give the final answer.
Doncic and Tatum are both leaders of the younger generation. This is also the best time for them to win their first career championship. In terms of experience in the finals, the two top players have more experience than Dongzi, but in terms of key scoring ability, the "Eastern European combination "Obviously proud of the world.
Photo, Milwaukee, January 11, 2024, Celtics player Tatum jumps to pass the ball during the game. On that day, in the 2023-2024 NBA regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Boston Celtics 135-102 at home. hair
Photo, Los Angeles, April 23, 2024, Mavericks player Luka Doncic celebrates a goal during the game. On that day, in the first round of the 2023-2024 NBA playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-93 away from home, with a total score of 1-1. hair
The encounter between the Green Army and Irving in the finals brought the topic of the finals to a higher level.
Irving had many conflicts with the management during his time with the Celtics. In 2018, he even said he would retire there, but then he went to the Brooklyn Nets. Not only did he have no feelings for his old club, he also left a bitter impression on him. "War Trampling" - In the NBA playoffs three years ago, Irving, who was playing for the Nets at the time, won the game at the Celtics' home court. After the game, before leaving the game, he walked to the center of the court, stepped on the Celtics logo, then turned around and left. This action was filmed. Because of this kick, Celtics fans and Irving were completely at loggerheads, and the latter was booed every time he returned to the North Shore Garden.
Irving's "war stomp" earned Boston fans eternal boos.
A variety of factors both on and off the court determine the excitement of this finals. Two players who had fallen out with their old clubs stood on opposite sides, and it felt like a battle of life and death. In this way, the finals are expensive for a reason. However, how many Chinese fans are willing to pay such a sky-high price to go and cheer for the team they support?
