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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson

NBA Playoffs continue strong run of ratings through second round

Viewership is up 2% versus the same point last year.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 21, 2025 0
A detailed view of the NBA logo in the 2024 playoffs.

NBA Playoffs first round viewership up 4% versus last season

Through the first round, games are averaging 3.27 million viewers across all networks.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 7, 2025 0
Walt "Clyde" Frazier and Mike Breen on an April 13, 2025 Knicks broadcast.

Walt Frazier set to call final NBA playoff game of his career: ‘It’s devastating’

"It's definitely a downer."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 29, 2025 0
Knicks vs Pistons on MSG with Mike Breen on the call

Mike Breen urges NBA refs to ‘be more consistent’ in playoffs

"All this stuff going on and they call that. It’s got to be more consistent so the players know how much they can do and how much they can’t"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 22, 2025 0
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards

NBA secures most-watched playoffs opening weekend in 25 years thanks to Easter holiday

Viewership for the eight games across ABC, ESPN, TNT, and truTV averaged 4.39 million viewers.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 22, 2025 0
Walt "Clyde" Frazier and Mike Breen ahead of a MSG Knicks broadcast.

Mike Breen calls out NBA for ‘bad decision’ on RSN playoff games

Mike Breen has taken the rare step of criticizing the league for taking playoff games off local RSNs in their next TV deal.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 22, 2025 0
Giannis Bucks Pacers ESPNU NBA Playoff game

ESPNU is getting an NBA playoff game?

ESPNU, ESPN's network dedicated to college sports, will simulcast a Bucks-Pacers NBA Playoff game along with NBATV.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 18, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith

Stephen A. rooting for short Celtics/Pacers series, needs ‘time off’

"I ain't rooting for no damn long series. I need some time off."

By Robert O'Neill OnMay 23, 2024 3
Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It?" or Inside the NBA? During halftime of Game 1 between the Mavericks and Timberwolves, we got both. Photo Credit: TNT

Inside the NBA had to talk over Montell Jordan at halftime of Game 1

"This is how we do it, Ernie."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 22, 2024 0
In his press conference, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle made it clear where the blame for the Game 1 loss to the Celtics should go. On himself. Photo Credit: ESPN.

Rick Carlisle in press conference after Game 1: ‘This loss is totally on me’

"I love the way our guys fought in this game."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 22, 2024 1
The Pacers were happy to call out ESPN's experts -- who all predicted a Knicks series win -- after closing out New York in Game 7. Photo Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Pacers troll ESPN on social media after Game 7 win

"It was always Pacers in 7."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 19, 2024 3
How did ESPN's Bob Myers respond to a question about the Indiana Pacers? By immediately talking about the New York Knicks. Photo Credit: ESPN on ABC.

Bob Myers responds to question about Pacers by talking about Knicks

"What stood out to you for the Pacers?"

By Michael Dixon OnMay 19, 2024 15
When the second quarter of Game 7 between the Pacers and Knicks began, the ESPN on ABC broadcast was still at commercial. Photo Credit: ESPN on ABC.

ESPN misses beginning of quarter in Pacers vs. Knicks Game 7

"Wrong network lost NBA rights."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 19, 2024 3
A game after Rick Carlisle vented about the officiating in the Knicks vs. Pacers series, his counterpart, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, did the same. Photo Credit: SNY.

Tom Thibodeau on Game 3: ‘I thought those calls could’ve gone our way’

"From my vantage point, I thought those calls could've gone our way."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 10, 2024 2
The referees overturned a call, claiming it was an inadvertent whistle, something Reggie Miller, Stan Van Gundy and Brian Anderson disputed. Photo Credit: TNT

Announcers call out ‘inadvertent whistle’ in controversial sequence

"That sounds better than 'I blew the call,' Reg."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 9, 2024 1
TNT's Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller blasted referee Courtney Kirkland for calling a technical foul on Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. Photo Credits: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports (Charles Barkley, left); Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports (Reggie Miller, right).

Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller slam referee for ‘bad technical’

"What has this game come to?" ""Nobody came to see your *** play."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 5, 2024 1
Reggie Miller. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Reggie Miller blasts referees after ‘blatant’ missed call

"How could three officials miss that?"

By Michael Dixon OnMay 4, 2024 0
Monica McNutt

Monica McNutt dazzles on ESPN New York radio call of miracle Knicks playoff win over 76ers

McNutt gathered herself after a miracle final minute at Madison Square Garden to deliver excellent analysis amid a signature Knicks playoff moment.

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 23, 2024 2

Why the NBA should prominently display the classic ‘PLAYOFFS’ logos once again

The NBA could do fans a solid by bring back some of their classic NBA Playoffs logos to help the postseason feel just a little more special.

By Devin Raab OnApr 20, 2024 3
While knowing how great LeBron James and Steph Curry are, Charles Barkley doesn't believe in the Lakers and Warriors. Photo/Video Credit: NBA on TNT

Charles Barkley: Lakers and Warriors ‘not a threat’ in Western Conference

"I'm so sick of these fools on other networks talking about the Lakers and the Warriors."

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 29, 2024 3
May 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) shoots the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter in game four of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Amazon looking to add NBA playoff games in 2025

"It is one of the biggest leagues in the world and people care about it."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 20, 2023 1
Shaq sings to Charles Barkley on NBA TV

Shaq serenades as Charles Barkley’s long-awaited summer vacation finally begins

Barkley constantly seeming inconvenienced by having a $200 million contract to talk basketball is a weird schtick.

By Brandon Contes OnJun 5, 2023 0
TNT cameras captured Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla giving his team a pregame speech, including a word not usually heard on TNT.

TNT captures Joe Mazzulla telling Celtics ‘you better ******* smile’ before Game 7

"And you better f****** smile."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 29, 2023 0
On Monday's "Undisputed," Skip Bayless revealed that his wife was still not speaking to him after Saturday's Game 6 between the Celtics and Heat.

Skip Bayless says wife ‘is still not speaking to me’ after Celtics-Heat Game 6

"She walked in and said 'What do you want to eat?' And I'm like 'What do I want to eat?!?! Did you just watch?'"

By Michael Dixon OnMay 29, 2023 0
Kevin Harlan

Kevin Harlan details call of improbable last-second Derrick White Game 6 buzzer beater

“I’ve learned in my career to rarely trust my eyes and always trust the outcome."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 29, 2023 0

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