“It’s not you, it’s me.” – ESPN (probably)
The television network announced that the Chicago Bulls matchup against the New York Knicks on April 28th will no longer air on its airwaves. Instead, ESPN has opted to broadcast the Washington Wizards battle with the Los Angeles Lakers at 7:30 p.m. CT.
ESPN pulled Thibs Fest (#Bulls at Knicks) from the schedule next Wed.; replaced by Lakers-Wizards. So many play-in implications
— Mike McGraw (@McGrawDHBulls) April 21, 2021
🚨 SCHEDULE/TV UPDATE 🚨
The @NBA just announced that #WizLakers on 4/28 will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN at 7:30 P.M. pic.twitter.com/DK5P1tcrpx
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 21, 2021
I guess the Bulls’ fight to stay in the play-in picture against the surging New York Knicks, who are coached by the organization’s former head coach and feature Chicago hero Derrick Rose, wasn’t a strong enough storyline to edge out what the Wizards have done lately.
Washington has started to make a pretty compelling push for the 10th seed, winning seven of their last eight games. The Bradley Beal-Russell Westbrook duo offers no lack of offensive firepower, and they already upset the Lakers this season back on February 22nd. Additionally, Anthony Davis is expected to return to the floor tomorrow night against the Dallas Mavericks. I expect he will be on a minute restriction over the first few games, but he still will play an important role in helping the Lakers move up the standings over this final stretch of the season.
Anthony Davis says he will make his return tomorrow in Dallas, so long as he continues to feel well.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) April 21, 2021
Chicago is now left with one nationally broadcasted game, which (unless moved again) will take play on May 7th against the Boston Celtics.