Fans are going wild over NBC’s reruns of the Spurs vs. 76ers

The NBA decided to leave full return on Tuesday night for broadcasting San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers‘ tussle. NBC decided to use the aesthetic and sound of their vintage NBA broadcasts, and they had veteran commentators on the call in play-by-play maestro Bob Costas along with former head coaches Doug Collins and Mike Fratello.

While the game, in the end, wasn’t very competitive anyway, this at least instilled a sense of novelty that got millions of fans hooked. There’s nothing more nostalgic than hearing the old NBA theme on NBC while seeing the broadcast team use retro graphics, because it made many fans feel like they were more than a kid in touch.

NBA on NBC is rebroadcasting tonight’s game between the Spurs and the Sixers in Philadelphia 🤩

Bob Costas, Doug Collins and Mike Fratello are on the call. pic.twitter.com/KsvVtt9I979

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 4, 2026

“Love the old school NBA graphics on NBC tonight. Also, Mike Fratello might be the most underrated analyst of my time. Man was always funny,” X user @JimmiTraina wrote.

“The error for the rerun NBC score is so beautiful. Memo to every network, every sport: this is all we need,” @21stCenturiTim he added.

The error for the return NBC score is so beautiful.
A memo for every network, every sport: this is all we need. pic.twitter.com/HjMFA9sdJ9

— Tim Roberts (@21stCenturyTim) March 4, 2026

“NBC absolutely nailed the graphics package from the original NBA on NBC. This throwback telecast is a work of art,” @GershOnline further.

NBC absolutely nailed the graphics package from the original NBA on NBC.

This throwback show is art. pic.twitter.com/Zi1fM2UFGR

— Gershon Rabinovitz (@GershOnline) March 4, 2026

76ers fans clown for blowout against the Spurs on NBC’s homecoming night

The 76ers were missing Joel Embiid and Paul George for their Tuesday night matchup against the Spurs, and they lost VJ Edgecombe to injury and during the game. Regardless, they couldn’t hold a candle to the Spurs, as San Antonio led by nearly 50 points at the time of writing — much to the dismay of fans.

“The Sixers should never be allowed to be on national TV again,” @kukblue1 wrote.

“So glad they decided to put the Sixers game on NBC tonight. Keep it nice and close.. only 40 down,” @TommiUndersSGS he added.

“NBC brought out some Old School NBA NBC talent like Bob Costas, Mike Fratello, Doug Collins and Jim Gray for a Throwback Tuesday feel for the Spurs and Sixers only to have the game be a total loss. Thanks for coming to work today Philly 😂,” @kensgotbs further.