TV ratings double for Celtics

The Boston Celtics' success on the court this season has translated into its best television ratings in years.

Comcast SportsNet reported that Celtics viewership has more than doubled over last year. Through the first 69 telecasts, Celtics games have averaged a 3.5 rating (which works out to 80,500 households), compared to a 1.7 rating last season, when the games were televised by Fox Sports New England.

The Celtics so far are 62-15, boasting the best record in the National Basketball Association. The team has clinched home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.

Comcast SportsNet, available to 3.7 million households in New England, plans to telecast six more Celtics regular-season games before the start of the playoffs. TNT, ESPN, ABC, and NBA TV hold the rights to telecast NBA playoff games, though some could be broadcast on Comcast.
(By Todd Wallack, Globe staff)