Having four All-Stars in their lineup and given all the success they've had the past three seasons, the Golden State Warriors are now one of the most popular teams in all of the NBA. Their games are mostly sold out wherever they go, as their brand of basketball is also very exciting to watch.

The same can be said for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who, this season, debuted their Big Three of Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony, making them a must-watch for fans around the world.

With both teams facing each other last Saturday, T.V. ratings were expected to be very high. It lived up to expectations, and even surpassed the Winter Olympics' coverage, according to Ben Cafardo of ESPN.

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This only goes to show the popularity of the NBA today, and how the game has reached more fans in the past years. League players, especially those who are big-name stars, are recognized wherever they go and have become celebrities in their own rights. Their skills on the basketball court are top-notch, resulting in a lot of members of the younger generation to look up to them.

The ratings are a huge win for the NBA, as it proves further that their marketing strategy is working well, helping them to generate more revenue in the process. The Thunder and Warriors could still meet in the playoffs, which will be an even more exciting matchup should it come to fruition, and it will not come as a surprise if any game in that dream series will beat the ratings of their matchup over the weekend.