Amazon Prime Video stream cuts out during final minute of do-or-die NBA play-in tournament game

FOX Sports broadcaster Tim Brando appeared on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich" and spoke about a hidden issue with streaming in 2026.

Ideally, during the final minutes of a do-or-die playoff game, fans wouldn’t miss any of the game due to technical difficulties.

Unfortunately, fans missed part of the final minute of the Charlotte Hornets' 127-126 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament on Tuesday night because Amazon Prime Video’s stream cut out.

The feed cut out as the game was resuming after a timeout, with the Hornets leading the Heat 125-120 with 48.1 seconds left in overtime. Amazon Prime Video’s blackout lasted almost two minutes, with fans missing 22.1 seconds of game time and a Hornets possession.

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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball celebrates with guard Coby White after scoring against the Miami Heat during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 14, 2026. (Nell Redmond/AP Photo)

The blackout occurred as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr recently said he was concerned that the rising prices of streaming games are maddening for sports fans. Carr’s comments come as the NFL, NBA, MLB and other major sports leagues are shifting some of their games from traditional broadcasts to streaming services.

The blackout happened because of an issue in the production truck, a spokesperson for Amazon Prime Video told ESPN.

"Our teams restored the feed as quickly as possible to ensure fans could watch the conclusion of the game. We are conducting a thorough internal review to determine the cause of the outage," the spokesperson said.

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