The Worldwide Leader had fans NBA fans across the country checking their respective TVs and speakers Saturday. But it appears the issues are all on ESPN’s end.
During the network’s broadcast of Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Grizzlies, some technical difficulties created grating audio; forcing ESPN to turn to their pre, half and post-game crew for live commentary.
They’re young.
They’re hungry.
They’re coming.TIMBERWOLVES/GRIZZLIES Game 1 is at 3:30 PM ET on ESPN… WHO WILL WIN? pic.twitter.com/EAepVM4lL0
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2022
Mike Greenberg, Stephen A. Smith and Jalen Rose are currently on the call with the first quarter almost wrapped up.
Viewers were very vocal about the “audio difficulties” during the NBA playoffs.
“That [ESPN] audio for Grizzlies–Timberwolves,” tweeted ClutchPoints.
That ESPN audio for Grizzlies-Timberwolves 😩 pic.twitter.com/d5ZQbr7I5C
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) April 16, 2022
“Me listening to Grizzlies–Timberwolves on ESPN,” said Kofie.
Me listening to Grizzlies-Timberwolves on ESPN pic.twitter.com/rMGwcUsL6B
— Kofie (@Kofie) April 16, 2022
“The [ESPN] audio guy right now,” commented FanDuel Sportsbook.
The ESPN audio guy right now pic.twitter.com/ugAVsBtSZu
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) April 16, 2022
“I think the end of the world is happening on ESPN.”
I think the end of the world is happening on ESPN
— Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) April 16, 2022
“[ESPN] fixing the audio,” tweeted another account.
ESPN fixing the audio pic.twitter.com/YxMUWbJuXH
— Piñata Farms 🪅 (@pinatafarms) April 16, 2022
“The ESPN audio guy,” replied Overtime.
The ESPN audio guy pic.twitter.com/rQZyUw3oy1
— Overtime (@overtime) April 16, 2022
“THE [ESPN] AUDIO STILL ISN’T FIXED,” FanDuel followed-up in all-caps.
THE ESPN AUDIO STILL ISN’T FIXED 🥴 pic.twitter.com/9EgoNVsfUK
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) April 16, 2022
“The decision to have a jackhammer call the Grizzlies/Wolves game was a controversial one, and ESPN will have to live with the consequences,” commented CBS Sports’ Tom Fornelli.
The decision to have a jackhammer call the Grizzlies/Wolves game was a controversial one, and ESPN will have to live with the consequences.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) April 16, 2022
“[ESPN] summoning Stephen A. Smith from his napping pod.”
ESPN summoning Stephen A. Smith from his napping pod pic.twitter.com/hKj67IPn7M
— Kofie (@Kofie) April 16, 2022
“ESPN audio team in shambles,” another user said. “Had to call Stephen A for the audible.”
ESPN audio team in shambles
Had to call Stephen A for the audible 😭— Dom2K🌊⛱️ (@Dom_2k) April 16, 2022
“No way [ESPN] still hasn’t figured out the audio,” tweeted YouTube Joe Knows. “Hire a Twitch streamer. Dude woulda fixed it with 3 clicks of a mouse.”
No way ESPN still hasn’t figured out the audio. Hire a Twitch streamer. Dude woulda fixed it with 3 clicks of a mouse.
— Joe Knows (@JoeKnowsYT) April 16, 2022
Minnesota currently leads Memphis 44-33, as ESPN tries to right its audio problems.
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