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ESPN will be without its top sideline reporter for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night. Lisa Salters, who is part of the network's top NBA broadcasting crew along with play-by-play man Mike Breen and analysts Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson,
The young team’s rise has been fuelled by a happy chemistry. But, after a Game One loss in the N.B.A. Finals, will it be enough?
He joined the SEC Network pregame show dressed in a “My Favorite Broadcaster is Doris Burke” shirt while being interviewed by Haylie McCleney, Tori Vidales and Alyssa Lang. Jefferson and Burke head the broadcast team for ESPN and ABC’s NBA coverage, along with play-by-play voice Mike Breen.
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It's always a party at Thunder UP in the Park at Scissortail Park before a Thunder playoff game, but a new feature has added to the fan experience.
Doris Burke addresses backlash over calling Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a “free-throw merchant” ahead of the NBA Finals.
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said it was “sad” to see Wednesday’s report from The Athletic speculating on Doris Burke’s future in ESPN’s top NBA broadcasting booth before the 2025 NBA Finals tipped off.
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The Cold Wire on MSNShai Gilgeous-Alexander Reveals Thunder's Goal In Game 2The Oklahoma City Thunder had the advantage in Game 1 of the NBA Finals until they didn’t. Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers did it again, sealing a wild 111-110 win over the Thunder and breaking the hearts of millions of OKC fans.
NBA Finals don't get much more small-market than this. But don't tell that to Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt. He doesn't want to hear it. The NBA Finals tip off Thursday (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Indiana Pacers.