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The majority of NBA fans have no moral objection to watching illegal NBA streams, according to data from Oddspedia.
Between the lines: The sports betting site commissioned a survey of the viewing habits of 5,000 NBA fans.
By the numbers: 35.3% of respondents say they used unauthorized services at least once, and 11.4% do so regularly.
Driving the news: Two major illegal sports streaming sites were shut down during the holidays.
The cost of legal options (46.4%) and convenience (43.9%) are the primary reasons fans opt for illegal streaming.
What we're watching: The NBA and MLB are eyeing ways to nationalize their local broadcast rights.