1. NBA fans were given a thrilling end to Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

ESPN was given hope that it will get a long series, which will increase ratings.

And all the men and women working behind the mic to call the action were given a moment to shine.

Mike Breen’s call of Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds remaining in regulation on ABC was excellent, as usual. The voice of the NBA gave viewers the perfect mix of details and excitement.

Some fans, though, were disappointed that Breen, working his 20th straight NBA Finals for ABC/ESPN did not unleash his signature “BANG!” call when Haliburton drained the jump shot to put Indiana up 111-110.

I spoke to Breen on Friday morning about the lack of a “BANG!”

“We were so happy with such a fun game and a great come

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