NBA Makes National Anthem Announcement for Finals Game 1
Summary
The 2026 NBA Finals will start with Game 1 between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Before the game, singer Tori Kelly will perform the U.S. national anthem, and the NBA plans to enhance the show's presentation on ABC.Key Facts
- The NBA Finals Game 1 takes place at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center.
- Tori Kelly will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the game starts.
- The NBA will include the national anthem and starting lineups in the ABC broadcast to improve the show's energy.
- The Knicks are in their first NBA Finals since 1999 and have not won a title since 1973.
- The Knicks have the best recent streak, winning 11 games on their way to the finals.
- The Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to reach the finals, led by MVP Victor Wembanyama.
- Game 1 is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday.
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