ABC Embraces First NBA Finals Broadcasts From New York
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- Sports Money ABC Embraces First NBA Finals Broadcasts From New York By John Cassillo,
- Not only will that mark the first NBA Finals game that Madison Square Garden has hosted in 27 years, but it will be ABC’s first Finals broadcast from its corporate headquarters in New York.
- Play-by-play voice Mike Breen is calling his 21st consecutive NBA Finals, but this is also his first Knicks Finals game since taking over New York’s lead announcer position on MSG Network in 2004.
Sports Money ABC Embraces First NBA Finals Broadcasts From New York By John Cassillo,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. L.A.-based lead analyst at The Measure, covering the data behind sports media topics.Follow Author Jun 02, 2026, 02:35pm EDTJun 02, 2026, 03:16pm EDTNEW YORK, NY - MAY 31: A general view of signage for "New York Knicks Advance To The Finals" on the exterior of Madison Square Garden on May 31, 2026, in New York, NY. The New York Knicks are the 2026 Eastern Conference Champions and are playing in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Knicks were NBA champions in 1970 and 1973. (Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesWhen viewers tune into Game 3 of this year’s NBA Finals, they will witness a series of major milestones.
Not only will that mark the first NBA Finals game that Madison Square Garden has hosted in 27 years, but it will be ABC’s first Finals broadcast from its corporate headquarters in New York.