ABC faced swift backlash on Saturday, May 16, 2026, after the network committed a glaring mistake in a promotional spot for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals featuring the New York Knicks.
The on-air graphic, broadcast ahead of the series opener, included an error that viewers immediately flagged as “horrendous.” Details of the slipup were not disclosed, but social media users quickly circulated screenshots and criticized the network for the oversight.
ABC, the NBA’s national television partner, acknowledged the issue in a brief statement and said it had corrected the material ahead of the game. The company did not specify how the error occurred or whether any personnel changes would follow.
Game 1 of the Knicks’ conference finals series will air on ABC as scheduled.
Source: New York Post
