Once again, 4 of the top 5 local markets for NBA Ratings are cities without an NFL franchise. And in Cleveland, LeBron outshines the Browns.

TOP-10 LOCAL NBA MARKETS, BY HOUSEHOLD RATINGS

RANK	TEAM/MARKET	2008-09 HH RATING	2007-08 HH RATING	% CHANGE
1	Cleveland	8.1	3.7	119%
2	San Antonio	7.9	6.8	16%
3	Portland	5.6	4.4	27%
4	Utah	5.6	6.3	-11%
5	L.A. Lakers	4.7	4.2	12%
6	Boston	4.0	3.6	11%
7	Detroit	3.8	5.6	-32%
8	Phoenix	3.8	5.0	-24%
9	Houston	2.6	2.5	4%
10	Chicago	2.6	2.5	4%
source: The Nielsen Company 2009

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