Commissioner Adam Silver will not be in attendance for Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Finals in San Francisco on Monday night due to the NBA’s health & safety protocols, the league announced.
The NBA did not announce whether or not Silver had tested positive for COVID-19 or if he is considered a close contact.
Silver’s presence has been felt throughout the championship series between the Warriors and the Celtics. Most notably, he hosted a press conference prior to Game 1 where he discussed a number of topics and issues pertaining to the league.
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Although he’s been close to the series thus far, Silver won’t be on hand when Golden State and Boston seek a crucial advantage in the Finals on Monday. The series between the two teams is tied at 2–2 heading into Game 5.
Teams that have won Game 5 of the NBA Finals when knotted at two wins apiece have gone on to win the series 73.3% of the time, with a record of 22–8.
Tip-off from San Francisco is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on Monday.
