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| Manu Ginobili celebrates another NBA Championship. Photo credit: Rodney Fisher |
Showing posts with label nba finals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nba finals. Show all posts
NBA Finals Live Blog: Spurs Party
NBA Finals Live Blog: Day 6 and Half of 7, The Long Journey
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| South Beach View. Photo credit: Rodney Fisher |
Day 6 (and half of 7) of my blog covering the 2014 NBA Finals. Fins out why it is always best to keep your bags close by at all times...
by +Rodney Fisher
NBA Finals Live Blog: Day 5, Return of Cool
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| LeBron James. Photo credit: NBA |
Day 5 of my blog covering the 2014 NBA Finals. As the cool air returns to the building, the "coolest" player returns to the building also.
by +Rodney Fisher
NBA: Owners change NBA Finals format
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| NBA moves to new Finals format. Photo credit NBA |
Welp during the finals I wrote a piece talking about the 2-3-2 format being a disadvantage for the teams with home court advantage. It almost came to a head game 6 when the Heat were down 3-2 on the brink of the defeat at home in Game 6. Who knows if they are in that position if the format is the same as it has been all playoffs?
NBA: Who does the NBA Finals format really benefit?
I researched a fact I didn’t know and found out that the NBA Finals has had the 2-3-2 format since 1985. I personally didn’t realize the format was like this until 2008, did I have my head in the sand for that long? Probably but who does this format really benefit?
COUNTRY MUSIC SUPERSTAR SARA EVANS TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE FINALS ON THURSDAY, JUNE 14
NEW YORK, June 13, 2012 – Country music’s brightest star, singer and
songwriter Sara Evans will perform the U.S. national anthem in front of a
global audience on Thursday, June 14, prior to Game 2 of The Finals between
the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat at the Chesapeake Energy Arena
in Oklahoma City.
The performance will be televised live on ABC in the U.S. and to a
worldwide audience in 215 countries and territories beginning at 8:53 p.m.
ET.
About Sara Evans
An ACM and CMA Award-winning singer/songwriter, Sara Evans’ chart-topping
career includes nearly six million albums sold and such No. 1 hits as “Born
to Fly,” “Suds in the Bucket,” “A Real Fine Place to Start,” and most
recently “A Little Bit Stronger.” Previously recognized as one of People
magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People,” she was also the first country
artist to appear as a contestant on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
- courtesy of NBA
NBA FINALS 2012 TO HAVE UNPRECEDENTED LIVE GLOBAL COVERAGE ACROSS TV, INTERNET, MOBILE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
- Reaching Fans in 215 Countries and Territories in 47 Languages -
- Record 278 Million Fans Worldwide Following The Finals on Social Media -
- Record 278 Million Fans Worldwide Following The Finals on Social Media -
NEW YORK, June 12, 2012 – The 2012 NBA Finals will have unprecedented global coverage, reaching fans live in 215 countries and territories in 47 languages on their televisions, computers, mobile phones and tablets. A record 278 million fans globally will follow The Finals on social media.
More than 277 international media members from 34 countries will converge in Oklahoma City and Miami. There will be 14 broadcast partners airing The Finals for the first time.
Through NBA.TV (www.NBA.tv) fans outside the U.S., Canada, and China can access all Finals games live, along with extensive highlights and interactive statistics on their PC’s, mobile phones and tablets.
The ‘NBA Game Locator’ Facebook application will drive Finals tune-in by detecting the origin of fans in more than 140 countries and territories and informing them of where and when games will be broadcast in their home market. The NBA has official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Tumblr, Google+, Sina Weibo and Tencent QQ. Approximately 50% of the followers on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are international.
The NBA has 11 international Facebook pages and 14 international NBA.com sites offering customized in-language content in markets such as Italy, the Philippines, Brazil, Africa, and India.
For the first time, fans in China will have access to “Star Cam” presented by Lenovo on CCTV and its website CNTV.cn beginning with game 3. Fans will be able to vote three times per game online to decide which player the isolated camera will focus on. This will be part of CCTV’s 25th anniversary broadcast which will feature live commentary in Mandarin and customized sponsorship elements targeting Chinese consumers.
Fans in China will have unprecedented digital coverage including live games on Sina. Tencent will offer comprehensive behind-the-scenes coverage, bringing millions of online viewers in China behind-the-scenes in real time through the use of LiveU technology -- a wireless-enabled backpack that will allow a correspondent to report live from anywhere at Finals. The NBA, the most followed sports league across social media in China, will provide coverage and insight in real time to 52 million followers on Sina Weibo and Tencent QQ.
The NBA will have unprecedented Finals coverage in India. Ten Sports will be onsite and all games will air live. A new trivia program, the “NBA’s Biggest Fan,” was conducted in India this season during NBA broadcasts on Ten Sports and two fans won trips to The Finals. Ten Sports will chronicle the fans’ behind-the-scenes Finals experience to complement their game coverage. Journalists from other top Indian outlets will also be onsite including Times of India, the Hindu, and Times Now.
Al Jazeera will televise the games live for fans in the Middle East; fans in Africa will receive expanded coverage with three partners airing Finals for the first time: SABC1 (South Africa), Spectrum TV (Cameroon) and Multi TV (Ghana).
In Europe, The Finals will be live in 48 countries and territories in 32 languages. There will be expanded coverage through new partnerships with D-Smart and CNN Turk (Turkey), OTE Sport (Greece), and Viasat SportEast (Russia).
The Finals will be live in 47 countries and territories and 4 languages throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. ESPN will bring The Finals to fans throughout the region and games will be live in movie theaters in seven Mexican cities through Cinepolis Cinemas.
Fans throughout Asia will receive live coverage of The Finals and the league will host a series of viewing parties in the region. In the Philippines, NBA Premium TV and Basketball TV will host viewing parties beginning with game four; ESPN Australia will host a game two viewing party for more than 100 guests; and WOWOW in Japan will host 300 guests for game two in conjunction with Basketball without Borders taking place in Japan from June 13-16. NBA Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo, Sam Dalembert (Houston Rockets) and Vladimir Radmanovic (Atlanta Hawks) are scheduled to attend in Japan.
Four international players will compete in The Finals: Oklahoma City’s Serge Ibaka (Congo) and Thabo Sefolosha (Switzerland) as well as the Miami Heat’s Ronny Turiaf (France) and Joel Anthony (Canada).
- Courtesy of NBA League Office
AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST JESSICA SANCHEZ TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE FINALS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 12
NEW YORK, June 11, 2012 – American Idol’s season 11 star Jessica Sanchez will perform the U.S. national anthem in front of a global audience on Tuesday, June 12, prior to Game 1 of The Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. The performance will be televised live on ABC in the U.S. and to a worldwide audience in 215 countries and territories beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET.
About Jessica Sanchez
The 16-year-old from San Diego was a finalist in the 11th season of television's No. 1 rated show, American Idol. Sanchez quickly became a fan favorite this season with her powerhouse vocals, often garnering high praise from the judges. Prior to her performances on Idol, Sanchez competed on the first season of America’s Got Talent at the tender age of 11. Sanchez will join American Idol’s Live! Tour this summer along with her Season's Top 10 competitors.
NBA TEAMS UP WITH HERSTAR™ TO LAUNCH HIGH-END WOMEN’S SHOES
NEW YORK, June 11, 2012 - HERSTAR™, a unique global leader in women's fashion footwear and apparel, announced a new merchandising partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) for high-end women's dress shoes. The NBA is the first league to partner with the brand.
The collection, available at HERSTAR.com, features two styles available in all 30 NBA teams. The microsuede pump steps up the classic shoe with handmade, microsuede and a 4” heel with a 1” internal platform. This collection retails for $99.99. Also available for $249.99 is the limited edition crystal pump which is fully-hand strassed in Middle Eastern Crystals and offset by a 6” heel and 3" internal platform. These sparkling pumps are the MVP of heels, allowing female sports fans to show off their love of the game while embracing their feminine side.
“We are always looking to broaden our product assortment by partnering with creative and innovative brands,” said Lisa Piken, Vice President of Licensing for the NBA. “HERSTAR collection is not only fashionable but also comfortable -- perfect for our female fans.”
“This partnership is a slam-dunk for HERSTAR! We look forward to offering sports fans a high-end line of fashionable heels”, said Holly Joffrion, founder and CEO of HERSTAR. “We understand how much women love their shoes and recognize that going to an NBA game can be an event beyond the hardwood. We’re able to combine the love of basketball and footwear together, allowing female fans another way to display their passion for the game.”
ABOUT HERSTAR:
Born in 2011 from a love of fashion and a passion for sports, HERSTAR brings it all to the table. Combining the most popular women's footwear trends, with the ever so popular NBA team colors and logos, HERSTAR shoes are anything but ordinary.
For more information visit HERSTAR.COM
2012 NBA Finals-Heat vs Thunder-Full Coverage LIVE from OKC
RF Sports Radio is proud to announce that we will be covering the 2012 NBA Finals live from OKC starting Tuesday. Don't miss our live shows this week from Chesapeake Energy Arena and all our live reports on RFSportsRadio.com. You will also be able to watch the pre-game and post game events live on our website also!! 2012 NBA Finals...we got you covered!Set your show reminder HERE
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD RF SPORTS RADIO: WE CROWN THE MAVERICKS CHAMPIONS!
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Tune in tonight as we crown the new 2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks. Full game analysis of Game 6 and the entire NBA finals. Hear from Dirk, Jet, Mark Cuban, & Rick Carlisle on the first championship in Mavericks history. Also hear from Dirk on his MVP nod and how good it felt to win!!!
What will Cuban give the guys instead of rings? Can fans punk fans? How big was Jet Terry? Can the Mavs repeat?
You will hear from the "Big 3" of Miami: Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, & Lebron James. Was Lebron calling out the fans? Did the Heat choke?
Listen/Download RF SPORTS RADIO: 2011 NBA Finals GAME 6 PREVIEW - Mavs vs Heat
Join us for our discussion before Game 6 in Miami. Can the Mavs clinch? Will the Heat push it to Game 7? What did you think about the video of Lebron and D Wade mocking Dirk? Click on the link above!!!
Pictures for 2011 NBA Finals - Dallas
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| Press Conference Room |
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| Pregame Warm-up |
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| Arena |
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| Dirk after Game 4 - Sick |
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| Arena - Game 5 |
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| Waiting |
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| Coach Rick Carlisle - Game 5 |
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| Coach Erik Spoelstra - Game 5 |
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| Dirk Game 5 |
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| Chris Bosh Game 5 |
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| Jet Terry Game 5 |
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| Lebron James & Dwayne Wade Game 5 |
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| Jason Kidd Game 5 |
Mavs Take Series Lead 3-2; Mavs Win Game 5 112-103
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