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Comcast reports ratings jump for Sacramento Kings games

Found January 25, 2012 on Sacbee:
PLAYERS: Keith Smart,  J.J. Hickson,  Craig Smith,  Jamal Crawford,  DeMarcus Cousins
TEAMS: Sacramento Kings,  Portland Trail Blazers,  San Antonio Spurs

Comcast SportsNet California said it is seeing significant ratings increases in its telecasts of Sacramento Kings games. Sacramento Kings coach Keith Smart calls to players during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in San Antonio. Sacramento won 88-86. Sacramento Kings' J.J. Hickson, right, and Portland Trail Blazers' Craig Smith (83) battle for a rebound in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Portland, Ore. Portland Trail Blazers' Jamal Crawford (11) shoots as Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins (15) defends in the second half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers defeated the Kings 101-89. The Sacramento Kings' J.J. Hickson, right, and the Portland Trail Blazers' Craig Smith, center, battle for a rebound in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Portland...
Original Story: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/25/4214...
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