The Hawks reported an increased in both television ratings and home attendance through the first 10 games of the regular season.
According to the team, viewership numbers on SportSouth are up 30 percent from last season in the Atlanta market. The highest ratings came in Tuesday’s home game against the Lakers.
In five home games, attendance at Philips Arena has increased 12.5 percent compared to last season. The Hawks’ home games include the home-opener against the Raptors with a concert by recording artist T.I. Harris and popular draws in the Knicks and Lakers.
The Hawks have a total announced attendance of 84,172 and an average of 16,834 through five home games. In the first five games last season, the Hawks drew a total of 73,601 fans for an average of 14,720 per game.
The Hawks are currently 19th in the NBA in average attendance. The Bulls are first with an average attendance of 22,094 in their five home games. The Pistons are last in the league at 13,852 in their six home games.
The Hawks’ increases in both percentage and total numbers are the most in the NBA this season.