Mike Brown’s odd decision helped spark phantom Knicks timeout drama after broadcast error
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By Christian Arnold
Published on April 21, 2026.
The Knicks lost Game 2 of the series to the Hawks 107-106, with the series now tied at one game apiece. The NBC broadcast incorrectly stated that the Knicks still had one remaining timeout left for coach Mike Brown, despite Brown's decision to call one with less than three minutes left in the game. The NBA limits teams to two timeouts per player, and Brown explained that he would have used one on the final possession if he had one. The confusion led to angry fans on social media after learning that the timeout didn't exist.
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