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Knicks coach Mike Brown used two timeouts late in Game 2 against the Hawks, but NBC’s scorebug incorrectly showed the Knicks had a timeout left, fueling social-media confusion after a 107-106 loss that tied the series. Brown said the calls were meant to set up a late possession and the broadcast error became the focal point of postgame chatter.
CBS will rebroadcast its Billy Joel special, Billy Joel: The 100th – Live at Madison Square Garden, in its entirety after a network programming timing error caused the initial Sunday broadcast to cut off midway through the singer’s rendition of “Piano Man”. Viewers were left fuming as the special ended two minutes early, prompting uproar on social media. CBS issued an apology and announced the re-airing of the concert, while Billy Joel also shared the statement from his social media accounts.
CBS cut off Billy Joel's nationally broadcast concert two minutes early, causing outrage among viewers who heard the closing lyrics of "Piano Man" replaced with a local news announcement. The network issued an apology and announced a rerun due to overwhelming demand. Viewers also complained about commercials, delayed start, and rearranged song order, with "Piano Man" ending the concert and other hits dropped. News anchors following the abrupt cut were also caught off guard.