Mike Tirico bothered by Oklahoma City Thunder negativity: ‘What’s not to like about this team?’
"They've set a tone for the culture for the rest of the league to be about each other."
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Mike Breen opens up on viral Knicks-Cavs half-bang call
"The 'B' came out and maybe a little part of the 'A' before the ball quickly bounced out."
Spurs-Thunder most-watched Western Conference Finals Game 1 ever
The Spurs-Thunder series began with a ratings record as the 2OT classic was the most-watched opening game in the West Finals ever.
Mike Tirico careful not to ‘overhype’ Victor Wembanyama despite being ‘mesmerized’
"...even in the game on Sunday night, I was really conscious of, 'Don't go too far, don't act like this is ridiculous.'"
Tony Rizzo would consider replacing Cavaliers head coach for Game 2
"They just fired Jason Kidd in Dallas, get his ass over here."
Charles Barkley calls out Cavs’ ‘choke job’ and ‘gag job’ in Game 1 loss to Knicks
"Hell yeah that was a choke job... That was a damn gag job right there."
NBC’s Reggie Miller makes note of potential Victor Wembanyama rule violation
"Every time Wemby goes to the free-throw line, it's very close and borderline to 10 seconds."
Michael Wilbon calls Knicks-Cavs ‘junior varsity’ series
"Nothing that we see here in this series in the Eastern Conference is going to approach last night."
Alex Caruso rejects NBC camera in Thunder huddle
In spite of his playoff career high in points, Alex Caruso did not appreciate the spotlight of the NBC cameras.
‘He’s unbelievable, folks!’: Mike Tirico was amazed by Victor Wembanyama’s Game 1 performance
"WEMBANYAMA! HE'S UNBELIEVABLE, FOLKS! HE'S UNBELIEVABLE!"
TV and streaming viewing picks for May 19, 2026: How to watch NBA Eastern Conference Finals
ESPN begins its coverage of the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals tonight
NBC audio issues strike during Game 1 of NBA Western Conference Finals
Not the way NBC wants to start in its return to the NBA conference finals for the Spurs-Thunder series.
Tony Kornheiser ‘very disappointed’ by lack of ‘drama’ during NBA postseason
"...when you get to the fourth quarter and you can switch to another sport, that's not the way it's supposed to happen."
NBA reveals 2026 conference finals TV schedule
The television details for the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals and Western Conference Finals.
NBA reveals interesting TV details for potential Game 7 playoff scenarios
These are pretty confusing details that will be decided by Game 6 results in two NBA playoff series on Friday night.
NBA sweeps Top 10 sporting events in early May ratings
After being the source of debate all season, NBA ratings are dominating the sports landscape to begin the playoffs.
Nick Wright calls out NBC for treating Game 5 broadcast as Victor Wembanyama’s ‘redemption’
"If Luka got thrown out of a playoff game for yelling at a ref, people wouldn't frame the next game as his valiant return to work."
Nick Wright calls for end to superstars bringing children to press conference after playoff losses
"...I don't think, after season-ending losses, when you're talking about your future with a team, that you should have your kid on your lap."
Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon accuse Victor Wembanyama of staging viral moment following ejection
"Buddy, you know a Flagrant 2 gets you tossed. Come on."
TV and streaming viewing picks for May 11, 2026: How to watch NBA Playoffs
We have two NBA Playoff games tonight and we have two outlets for them, NBC for Detroit-Cleveland and Prime Video for Oklahoma City-Lakers
Wild Vegas night leads to massive ‘$2 million’ bet for Nick Wright
"I have a little extra money in my pocket.”
‘Completely unprofessional’: Chris Finch slams NBA ref Tony Brothers for getting in his face
"Pretty unprofessional, huh?"
TV and streaming viewing picks for May 9, 2026: How to watch NBA and NHL Playoffs
Both the NBA and NHL are in action tonight with douleheader action. NBC and ABC will divide the NBA while TNT, truTV and HBO carry the NHL.
Bill Simmons defends himself after Jalen Williams-Jaylin Williams mixup
"S--- happens. My bad."
ESPN Cleveland host Nick Paulus blows gasket over Evan Mobley getting 1 rebound
"GOD BLESSED YOU WITH THE ABILITY TO REBOUND THE BLEEPING BALL!"
