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Zach Wolpin

Why did ABC/ESPN decide to superimpose the NBA Finals logo for Game 2 on Sunday?

The Thunder were at home Sunday night to face the Pacers in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Indiana stunned Oklahoma City in Game 1 with a 111-110 win. 

However, OKC quickly jumped to a lead in Game 2 and never looked back. In the end, OKC won 123-107, and the series is tied 1-1. After Game 1 last Thursday, the league was criticized for the lack of Finals decals on the court. ESPN/ABC’s plan for Game 2 was to superimpose the Larry O’Brien Trophy and NBA Finals script logo on the court. This move received even more backlash than they originally had. Adding the Finals logo to the court is an easy fix the league needs to make in the future.

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