Broadcast Glitches Impact NBA, NHL Playoffs Simultaneously

New York, NY — Viewers of both the NBA and NHL playoffs experienced simultaneous broadcast glitches Thursday night, prompting questions about the network’s reliability. During TNT‘s broadcast of the NBA playoff game between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers, a black screen appeared in the fourth quarter while the Clippers were bringing the ball in after a Denver basket. This was accompanied by brief distorted audio before the issue was rectified.

“It wasn’t just you with the TNT issues in the Nuggets-Clippers fourth quarter,” tweeted Awful Announcing, referencing the glitch. Although such mishaps are typically seen as minor annoyances, the timing of this incident was notable. It occurred during a moment with less intensity in the game, meaning viewers could afford to miss a few seconds of gameplay.

At the same time, TBS, another network under Warner Bros. Discovery, faced its own glitch during the NHL playoff game between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche. This glitch lasted longer and seemed to present more challenges to fix than its NBA counterpart. Viewers on TBS experienced a similar disruption in the action, further highlighting the synchronization of the errors.

While the glitches were not dramatic and did not occur during pivotal moments of either game, their simultaneous occurrence on networks so closely affiliated raised eyebrows among fans. Many may wonder if this could indicate a deeper issue within the broadcasting services of Warner Bros. Discovery.

As fans continue to enjoy the playoffs, there is hope that such technical difficulties do not become a trend. Viewers of both sports are left hoping for smooth broadcasts as the playoff season unfolds.