sports
The Knicks' games start too late
The New York Knicks are a lovable and amazing basketball team. They won Game 1 of the NBA Finals by coming back a 14-point deficit, and scoring the last 11 points of the game. They won Game 2 by a single point. It’s great viewing.
TL;DR
- The New York Knicks are playing in the NBA Finals and have won the first two games.
- Key moments of the games are occurring after 11 p.m. Eastern time.
- Late start times affect school children who need to wake up early.
- Earlier game start times (7:30 p.m. or earlier) are suggested for Eastern Time Zone games.
- Late games may reduce the number of new, lifelong fans.
- Approximately 40% of New York City residents are asleep by 11 p.m.