HBO Cancels 'Winning Time' After Two Seasons

The sports drama followed the Showtime-era Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s.
The season 2 finale concluded with the Lakers' loss to the Celtics in the 1984 NBA Finals.
Show creators expressed gratitude for the show despite its unexpected cancellation.
The finale was rewritten to provide closure after uncertainty over the show's future.
Ratings had dropped in season 2 leading to questions about a potential third season.