Praying For A Great Series: Looking Forward To An Epic NBA Finals

By the time you read this, the inaugural game of the NBA Finals will have taken place, ideally delivering a thrilling contest. However, if the Oklahoma City Thunder, competing for the franchise’s second Finals appearance (excluding their SuperSonics era), decisively overpowered the Indiana Pacers, the series may be headed for a lackluster outcome. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and advertisers were undoubtedly optimistic for a New York Knicks appearance, as their recent triumph over the Boston Celtics ignited fervor among fans led by filmmaker Spike Lee. The Knicks, being in the largest U.S. market, would have drawn substantial viewership. Instead, the matchup features two smaller markets. Ratings could suffer further, lacking marquee players like LeBron James or Steph Curry, especially as the Thunder dominate with a stellar record, poised to claim their first championship.