NBC Addresses Timeout Debacle During Knicks-Hawks Playoff Game
Summary
The Atlanta Hawks won a close playoff game against the New York Knicks, 107-106, tying the series 1-1. NBC made a mistake on the broadcast by showing the Knicks had a timeout left when they did not, causing confusion near the end of the game.Key Facts
- The Hawks came back from a 14-point deficit to win at Madison Square Garden.
- CJ McCollum scored 32 points and was key to the Hawks' victory.
- McCollum missed two free throws with about five seconds left, leaving the Hawks ahead by one point.
- NBC announcer Noah Eagle said the Knicks would likely use their final timeout, but the Knicks actually had no timeouts remaining.
- The broadcast scoreboard incorrectly showed the Knicks had a timeout left during the final play.
- NBC host Maria Taylor later apologized and explained it was a data error causing the wrong timeout information.
- Knicks coach Mike Brown said the mistake led to unfair criticism but highlighted that his team had good scoring chances late in the game.
- The next game of the playoff series will be in Atlanta on Thursday evening.
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