Threads Introduces Live Scores Feature for NBA Games, Aims to Enhance Sports Discourse
In a bid to attract sports enthusiasts and foster lively discussions, Threads, the Twitter-like app from Instagram, has begun testing live scores for NBA games. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, shared the news on Friday, expressing plans to expand support for additional leagues in the future.
Competing with X’s Established Live Scores Feature
Threads’ introduction of live scores comes as the platform continues to challenge X, which has offered this feature for nearly a decade. By providing real-time updates and facilitating conversations around live games, Threads aims to become the go-to platform for sports enthusiasts who typically frequent X for such discussions.
Enhancing User Engagement and Connectivity
Beyond simply displaying live scores, Threads enables users to tap on a team’s logo to join the conversation surrounding that team and connect with fellow followers. This interactive element seeks to foster a sense of community and encourage user engagement within the app.
Basketball has become one of the most popular topics on the social network and NBA Threads has become one of the app’s most active sports communities.
Threads emphasizes that the new feature aims to establish the platform as the primary hub for sports discourse, capitalizing on the growing popularity of basketball-related discussions among its user base.
Seamless Access to Game Information
Users can easily access game information on Threads by searching for a specific match. Prior to the game, the search will reveal the start time. During the game, users can view the current score, and after the game has concluded, the final score will be displayed.
Trending Topics: Another Step Towards Rivaling X
In addition to live scores, Threads recently launched its “trending now” feature to all users in the U.S., further aligning itself with X’s functionality. This feature allows users to discover and participate in timely conversations taking place on the social network, enhancing the platform’s overall user experience.
As Threads continues to evolve and introduce new features, it remains determined to establish itself as a formidable competitor to X, particularly in the realm of sports-related discussions and real-time updates.
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Finally, a reason to keep Threads open during the game, as if my attention span wasn’t short enough!
Live sports scores in Threads? Now that’s a game-changer for real-time trash talk!