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Boomers won on the buzzer - but no one could watch it - Nine.com.au

Lanka Hit News • Dec 1, 2025 · 11mo ago • 1 min read
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ESPN has had to apologise after Australians missed out on watching William "Davo" Hickey's buzzer beater winner for the Boomers .

With seconds left on the clock between Australian and New Zealand tonight, the Tall Blacks were leading 77-76.

Hickey had the ball from the three-point zone and sunk the winner before being mobbed by teammates.

Australia celebrates the win. Getty

However, that footage only came through ESPN's social media account after the coverage had cut out.

The Australian broadcast was lost with two minutes and 34 seconds on the clock. New Zealand was leading 75-70 at the time.

An official review into a foul was ongoing before the screen went black and just the ESPN logo was shown.

Producers could be heard on the coverage before the footage cut to a completely different stadium. An ad break then followed.

ESPN posted Hickey's winner on social media and accompanied it with an apology.

"We are aware that due to a technical issue at the end of the game was not seen for some viewers. We are investigating the cause and deeply apologise for the issue," the post read.

The Boomers won the match 79-77 in what was game two of the Group A World Cup qualifier against New Zealand.

Australia's next match will be against Guam on Thursday, February 26.

ESPN has had to apologise after Australians missed out on watching William "Davo" Hickey's buzzer beater winner for the .

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