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Basketball fans are pissed about the Finals’ court design. But there’s a reason it’s so plain
Unlike the in-season NBA Cup, which got 30 all-new, fully painted courts designed by artist Victor Solomon last fall, the ...
The NBA Finals are supposed to be big. Have they lost what makes them special?
Amid criticism for the look and feel of the NBA Finals, commissioner Adam Silver has simply said "we'll look at it." ...
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NBA Finals court controversy, explained: Why league is facing criticism for lack of decals on playing surface
The Finals looks a whole lot different nowadays. The lack of Finals-related signage on the floor is a big reason why.
Basketball Fans Not Fans of the New Digital Court Logos for NBA Finals Game 2
When Game 1 of the NBA Finals tipped off at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center on Thursday, fans took quick notice of one distinct ...
OKC Thunder fans devastated after Game 6 loss to Pacers in NBA Finals: See top photos
See our top photos from Game 6 of the NBA Finals between Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers on June 19 at Gainbridge ...
How much does home-court advantage matter to players in the NBA Finals?
Indiana fed off the crowd during its Game 3 win, but players will say the advantage is more about the comfort of routines at ...
Basketball Fans Fuming At The NBA’s And ESPN’s Janky Presentation Of The Finals: ‘Auraless’
NBA Finals tipped off in Oklahoma City on Thursday night, with the Indiana Pacers pulling off the upset in Game 1 via a 4th ...
Basketball in Britain and how aesthetic court renovations are boosting the culture
There is still a long list of problems with British basketball, but beautiful court renovations could be a seed for better ...
NBA Finals 2025 betting guide: Basketball betting basics for Pacers vs. Thunder Game 3 predictions, picks
A primer to explain everything you need to know about wagering Oklahoma City vs. Indiana in the 2025 NBA Finals ...
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ESPN responds to complaints, still gets roasted for digital NBA Finals on-court logos
When the 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers got underway, there were widespread complaints about the game's presentation, the biggest being around the lack of Finals insignia and ...
OKC’s Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enter NBA Finals lore with Game 5 scoring spree
Jerry West and Elgin Baylor did it often. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James did it a couple of times. Magic Johnson and Jamaal Wilkes were among those who did it once.