If you tuned in to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic play in their first playoff series game on Saturday, you might’ve noticed something strange on the ESPN broadcast.
Right after the ball tipped off, the ESPN audio commentary feed cut out, leaving viewers with just a live broadcast of the game’s opening moments.
It was a bit surreal to just watch the two teams going back-and-forth playing hoops for a bit before ESPN broadcaster Beth Mowins chimed in after the first couple of minutes to explain to the folks at home there were some technical difficulties on their side of things.
The ESPN broadcaster audio went out for nearly two minutes to begin the NBA Playoffs (Magic-Cavs Game 1).
"Just underway here in Cleveland, and we apologize for some technical difficulties we're having." – Beth Mowins after her audio returns 🏀📺🎙️ pic.twitter.com/v1qSOrNMA4
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) April 20, 2024
While we’re more than glad the audio feed came back so that the broadcast crew could provide their commentary, it was just fascinating to watch NBA basketball without any sort of announcing or commentating going on and just hear the noises of the game and the cheering in the stands.
This does not happen often, so enjoy one of the mpre unique moments we’re going to get this NBA playoffs.
Feature image courtesy of ESPN.
