ESPN Decision With Larry O’Brien Trophy Turns Heads as Broadcast Faces Tornado Warning at NBA Finals

After an enthralling Game 1, everybody was expecting a similar Game 2 display. But the weather report has thrown those plans to the wind. The game will take place, but a key aspect of it might not be the same. The game wasn’t canceled, but the ABC and ESPN broadcast was shifted to remote locations, meaning broadcasters will not be at the venue for the big game.

On Sunday, forecasters issued a tornado warning for Oklahoma City and surrounding areas, with severe thunderstorms, large hail, and possible embedded tornadoes. The warning, active during game preparations, followed a similar event on June 3 that diverted the Pacers’ flight to Tulsa.

“ESPN/ABC may have to produce Game 2 of the NBA Finals remotely because of a tornado warning in OKC. Mike Breen & company will still be commenting from court side but the production trucks outside the arena may not be available. ESPN would control the pictures and productions from either Bristol or LA.”

ESPN/ABC may have to produce Game 2 of the NBA Finals remotely because of a tornado warning in OKC. Mike Breen & company will still be commenting from court side but the production trucks outside the arena may not be available.

ESPN would control the pictures and productions…

— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) June 8, 2025

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