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On the eve of Round 2 of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, we took a look at which NBA team has the hottest tickets to the NBA Conference Semifinals. We looked at the average ticket prices for home games during this round of the playoffs.

The Grizz are #4?!?!

We weren’t shocked to find the Celtics, Lakers and Heat with the hottest tickets. The team in the #4 slot was a bit of a surprise. The Memphis Grizzlies — the number eight seed that just knocked off top seed San Antonio has the fourth hottest tickets in the NBA playoffs.

Boston Title-Town USA?

Boston is the only city with teams in both the 2011 NBA and NHL Playoffs. The Red Sox — a preseason favorite by many to make it to the Fall Classic — seem to be righting the ship after starting the season by losing 10 of 12 — are once again looking good in the AL East and have the hottest tickets in baseball. The Cs have the hottest tickets in the NHL (averaging $359) and the Bruins are a strong #3 in the NHL (averaging $313 for tickets).

Here is the complete ranking of Round 2 NBA Playoffs tickets (based on average price for home games)

1. Boston Celtics Tickets Average = $359
2. LA Lakers Tickets Average = $319
3. Miami Heat Tickets Average = $312
4. Memphis Grizzlies Tickets Average = $246
5. Chicago Bulls Tickets Average = $227
6. Dallas Mavericks Tickets Average = $212
7. Atlanta Hawks Tickets Average = $154
8. OKC Thunder Tickets Average = $152

NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals

Hawks vs Bulls

Bulls lead the series 3-2.

Celtics vs  Heat

The Heat beat the Celtics 4-1.

NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals

Mavericks vs Lakers

Mavs sweep Lakers. Whoa!

Grizzlies vs Thunder

OKC leads the series tied 3-2.

As 2010 winds down, we’re taking a look at which teams generated the most searches over the year. We previously put out our 2010 Overall Most Searched Rankings, or what was most searched for on the website overall, whether it be a ballgame, a musical artist, or a theatre production.  Sports teams dominated the  overall top 10. In fact, six of the ten were all sports teams from around the country.

There is no real down time in the world of sports. It seems there is always something going on, whether it be the mid-summer MLB season or the springtime intensity of NCAA March Madness. So how do teams stack up against one another? Below you will find the hottest franchises of 2010, based on fan searches.

Hottest Franchises of 2010

1. New York Yankees
2. San Francisco Giants
3. Boston Red Sox
4. Boston Celtics
5. Los Angeles Lakers
6. Chicago Blackhawks
7. New York Mets
8. Texas Rangers
9. Philadelphia Phillies
10. Boston Bruins
11. New York Knicks
12. New York Jets
13. Los Angeles Dodgers
14. Chicago Cubs
15. Minnesota Twins

The New York Yankees are the overall #1 most searched, and it wasn’t close. With more than double the searches of the next team (the San Francisco Giants) the Yankees remain the hottest franchise in sports. We’ve covered the Yankees all year on our New York Blog: check it out if you’re a die-hard Yankees fan always looking to score some Yankees tickets.

Everyone knows Boston is obsessed with their sports teams, and our data proves this point, placing the Boston Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins all within the Top 15 Most Searched. The Red Sox had a tough year, missing the playoffs, but the Celtics are on a tear, atop their division and looking well ready for a solid push into the playoffs. Seen our Boston Blog? Check it out for all the best info on Boston tickets.

The two MLB World Series contestants are in our top 15: no doubt, the excitement generated around this event drove up search inputs for both the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants. Los Angeles sports fans made a strong showing as well: the Lakers and the Dodgers both grab a spot in the illustrious top 15.

If you’re like us, and have been patiently waiting the start to the 2010-2011 NBA season, the countdown is on. We are less than a week away, and the first games of the season are well within reach.

The season officially kicks off on Tuesday October 26 when the Miami Heat play the Boston Celtics at home. But “opening day” is really the 27th, when 26 teams start their campaign for the playoffs. For and intents and purposes, we combined the two days when analyzing ticket data for NBA Opening Day tickets.

1. Miami Heat @ Los Angeles Lakers 12/25/10: $893
2. Boston Celtics @ Los Angeles Lakers 1/30/11: $615
3. Miami Heat @ Boston Celtics 10/26/10: $396
4. Los Angeles Lakers @ Boston Celtics 2/10/11: $316
5. Los Angeles Lakers @ Los Angeles Clippers 1/16/11: $313
6. Miami Heat @ Houston Rockets 12/29/10: $309
7. Orlando Magic @ Los Angeles Lakers 3/14/11: $306
8. Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers 4/3/11: $296
9. Miami Heat @ New York Knicks 1/27/11: $288
10. Oklahoma City Thunder @ Los Angeles Lakers 1/17/11: $288

When Lebron James was still “deciding” on where to play this season, there was a lot of speculation on the impact of signing King James would have on the business side of any team (we had our own thoughts). In New York, even the stock market fluctuated as ‘Bron ‘Bron entertained the idea of calling NYC his home. Well, even though he’s in Miami now, New York is still amped to see the Superfriends: when the Heat visit Madison Square Garden this season, tickets are averaging $288 (overall average prices for Knicks tickets this season is around $200… see below).

This December, you might find yourself saying “All I want for Christmas are some Heat-Lakers tickets”. That’s because on Christmas Day, the revamped Miami Heat head out west to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in what many think is a preview of the 2010 NBA Finals. This game is by far the hottest on our FanDemand rankings, by a good $250 (a quick $20,000 will get you a seat on the floor).

In fact, the Lakers appear five times on the top ten. So, are the Lakers the hottest team in the league?

2010-2011 NBA Season FanDemand Rankings: Hottest Teams in the League

Overall, Los Angeles Lakers tickets are the hottest in the league, followed closely by (you guessed it) the Miami Heat.

This time last year, Heat tickets were averaging $93, and now they are at $311. That’s a 234% increase from ’09-’10. How about Cleveland Cavalier tickets? They’ve dropped by 23$, from $151 in ’09 to $116 in 2010.

There are some interesting teams within these FanDemand rankings, though. The Utah Jazz and the Toronto Raptors have a higher overall average ticket price than the Boston Celtics, who have some of the most passionate fans in the world.

Check out FanSnap throughout the season to see how these teams move in and out of the FanDemand Rankings. As we have seen in our NFL FanDemand, a teams success or failure definitely affects the demand for tickets. So check back for updated FanDemand Rankings as the 2010-2011 NBA season progress’s.

The NBA and NHL Playoffs are starting to heat up. Fans can almost taste the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup. We thought it’d be a good time to dig into the numbers a bit to see what’s hottest and, more importantly for fans, where the values are.

Top sports ticket searches on FanSnap:
1. Lakers
2. Blackhawks
3. Flyers
4. Celtics

Looking ahead to the NBA Finals, fan expectations and ticket prices are up substantially over the conference finals. If the Lakers, Suns or Celtics make it to the Finals, fans can expect to pay $800 per ticket on average. If the Magic make the NBA Finals — with an average ticket price of $450 — it may be cheaper for Suns or Lakers fans to see the game in Orlando than at home.

NBA Finals Home Game 1
Lakers – $840
Suns – $808
Celtics – $799
Magic – $450

A similar trend holds true in the NHL where Stanley Cup tickets prices in Montreal and Chicago are substantially higher than in San Jose or Philadelphia.

NHL Stanley Cup Home Game 1
Canadiens – $1,645
Blackhawks – $1,332
Flyers – $825
Sharks – $687

Using FanSnap ticket search, fans can find tickets for the upcoming playoff games from eighteen ticket sites representing thousands of sellers. Among them are 800buytickets.com, Ace Ticket, ASC Ticket Company, Big Time Worldwide, eBay, Gold Coast Tickets, Just Tix, Prestige Entertainment, RazorGator, Seacoast Ticket Agency, StubHub, TicketNetwork, Ticket Solutions, TicketsNow, TopStarTickets, The Ticket Guys, Totally Tickets, and Wanamaker Ticket Office.

CELTICS – MAGIC tickets

Magic @ Boston Celtics Game 3 tickets average $252
Magic @ Boston Celtics Game 4 tickets average $265

Tickets to a possible Game 5 in Orlando average $201. Averages are great for comparing fan interest in games, but averages are less useful for fans who want to buy tickets. Averages mask the tremendous values to be had. FanSnap makes finding the values simple by showing fans the Best Value Tickets(sm) — the tickets priced substantially lower than comparable seats.  The Best Value Tickets in Boston can be had for Monday’s Game 4 where fans can save 60 percent off the average price.

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SUNS – LAKERS tickets

Lakers @ Phoenix Suns Game 3 tickets average $277
Lakers @ Phoenix Suns Game 4 tickets average $245
Tickets to a possible Game 5 in L.A. average $423. The Best Value Tickets for the Lakers – Suns matchup in Phoenix are for Game 4 on Tuesday where fans can find tickets in lower level center for $250 each. That’s 63 percent lower than comparable seats.

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SHARKS – BLACKHAWKS tickets

Sharks @ Chicago Blackhawks Game 3 tickets average $288
Sharks @ Chicago Blackhawks Game 4 tickets average $297
Tickets to a possible Game 5 in San Jose average $345. The Best Value Tickets to see the Blackhawks play the Sharks in Chicago are for Game 3. Fans can find Upper Level Center tickets for $170, or 41 percent below comparable seats.

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HABS – FLYERS tickets

Flyers @ Montreal Canadiens Game 4 tickets average $517
Canadiens @ Philadelphia Flyers Game 5 tickets average $303
Tickets to a possible Game 6 in Montreal average $714. The Best Value Tickets to see the Habs – Flyers are in Philadelphia for Game 5 where fans can find tickets in Mezzanine  Center for 58 percent less than comparable seats.