Overview
- Kristin Chenoweth, a Broken Arrow native and Tony Award–winning actress, performed the national anthem ahead of Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals in Oklahoma City.
- She held a sustained operatic high note on “free,” eliciting a standing ovation from the sold-out crowd at Paycom Center.
- Social media reactions ranged from praise for her powerhouse vocals to criticism of the Broadway-style flair.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 to capture the franchise’s first NBA championship.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 29 points and was named Finals MVP after leading the title-clinching victory.