Tori Kelly to Perform National Anthem at NBA Finals Game 1
NBA Makes National Anthem Announcement for Finals Game 1
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The 2026 NBA Finals will commence with Game 1 on Wednesday night, featuring Tori Kelly performing the national anthem at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The matchup highlights the Spurs against the Knicks, who are making their first Finals appearance since 1999.
- 01Tori Kelly will perform 'The Star-Spangled Banner' before Game 1 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
- 02The New York Knicks are competing in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, aiming for their first title since 1973.
- 03The Knicks enter the Finals with an impressive 11-game winning streak, having swept both the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers.
- 04The San Antonio Spurs reached the Finals by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.
- 05Victor Wembanyama, a 22-year-old star, was named MVP of the Western Conference Finals.
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The 2026 NBA Finals will kick off with Game 1 on Wednesday night at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, featuring a special performance of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' by American singer-songwriter Tori Kelly. This highly anticipated matchup sees the San Antonio Spurs facing off against the New York Knicks, who are making their first Finals appearance since 1999. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, come into the Finals as the hottest team in the league, boasting an impressive 11-game winning streak after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the Spurs secured their spot in the Finals by defeating the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder, with Victor Wembanyama earning MVP honors in the series. Game 1 is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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