Opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs was this past weekend. With the Western Conference being stacked and tightly contested...the NBA was hopeful that playoff ratings would increase. Unfortunately for Adam Silver...NBA Playoff ratings for opening weekend were a disappointment.

We reveal and react to NBA Playoff ratings. We discuss the disconnect between the NBA and its casual fanbase. We explain why the NBA is missing an opportunity...by failing to build its casual fanbase during the regular season. We also explain why ratings for the NBA Playoffs this year...could have major consequences regarding the future of the NBA.