NBC, not fans, was biggest winner of NBA's thrilling 2OT opener

The Oklahoma City Thunder received their rings. The new-look Houston Rockets were in town. The NBA was back on NBC. Cue the ...

Even after NBC lost the NBA to ESPN/ABC in 2003, and

Even after NBC lost the NBA to ESPN/ABC in 2003, and those networks went with their own theme songs, “Roundball Rock” remained the unofficial anthem of the pro game. And its influence was immortalized ...
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NBA on NBC debut reviews: The best and worst reactions to 2025-26 opening night, from Carmelo Anthony to Michael Jordan

One of the most highly anticipated features of NBC's opening night was a teased halftime interview between Mike Tirico and ...