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While fans are excitedly anticipating the competition for "the cup," the reality behind the scenes reveals a league grappling with declining viewership. Player load management, a strategy allowing athletes to rest during the season, seems to have contributed to fans' waning enthusiasm. The sentiment echoes that if key players are not fully engaged in the game, why should fans be? This disconnect leaves supporters apathetic towards the matches, as the regular season often lacks the high stakes typically associated with playoff hoops.