May get buried on the ticket board, but I thought this was interesting

[vinnie]

I just put my seats up for sale for Wednesday night's game, and there are close to 1,000 seats available on the Celtics' Ticket Exchange. I cannot remember the last time there were that many seats available for a game. What's the reason?

Horrible competition
People turned off by lockout
People turned off by inconsistent play of the Celtics
Other

[Redz]

All of the above, with a possible "Bruins resurgence" under "other".

Good for those seeking tickets though.

[TBreezy]

I am following in the press this year.  I don't need the poor officiating of the NBA when the B's are providing a more entertaining alternative. 

Almost spring training anyhow...

[bdm860]

It's probably a combination of the reasons mentioned above, but anybody think the condensed season has led to an over-supply of games?

From the '07-'08 season to '10-'11, the C's averaged 5 home games a month in February, this year they have 8.  That's 3 extra games a month for people to fit in to what is likely an already busy schedule.  Maybe 3 extra times to pay for parking, 3 extra times to pay for dinner out, 3 extra times to get a sitter for the kids, 3 extra times staying out late, and just 3 extra tickets to buy that month.  Even if you normally have season tickets it's normally spread out over a longer time frame giving you more breaks and more pay checks in between, making it easier to manage.  Personally I think it has something to do with it.

February 2012 the C's have 8 home games.
February 2011 the C's had 5 home games.
February 2010 the C's had 6 home games.
February 2009 the C's had 4 home games.
February 2008 the C's had 5 home games.

And maybe a season ticket holder can give a direct answer to this: while I'm sure it's enjoyable, it's also probably a bit of a hassle to go to games regularly especially in the middle of the week, right? 2 1/2 hours for a game, half hour commute there and back, that's an additional 3 1/2 to 4 hours out of a day where you already worked 8 to 10 hours.  Or you work in the area, leave for work at 7 or 8am, don't go home before the game, it's likely close to 10:30-11pm before you get home.  It's gotta be tough to do that even a few extra times a month.