NBC’s national telecast of Game 1 between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 19, 2026 was hampered by significant audio troubles that persisted throughout the night.
Viewers reported repeated sound glitches during the Western Conference matchup, calling the situation “ridiculous.” The issues affected the game feed as well as the commentary track, making portions of the broadcast difficult to follow.
NBC did not immediately release a public explanation for the malfunction. The network’s next scheduled game in the series is set for later this week.
Source: New York Post
