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By BEN NAGLE<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 19:38 EDT, 8 June 2025 | Updated: 19:48 EDT, 8 June 2025 <\/p>\n

ESPN and ABC is facing the potential of having to produce Game 2 of the NBA<\/a> Finals remotely due to the lingering threat of a tornado hitting Oklahoma<\/a> City.<\/p>\n

The Thunder are hosting the Indiana<\/a> Pacers on Sunday night, but severe weather has left the crew scrambling for a quick solution.<\/p>\n

According to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand<\/a>, the broadcaster is preparing for the possibility that its production trucks outside the arena may not be available due to the adverse weather conditions.<\/p>\n

It is claimed that Disney-owned ESPN and ABC may have to control the pictures and production of the TV coverage from either Bristol or LA, with the local crew unable to work.<\/p>\n

The on-screen talent – fronted by Mike Breen – would still present the coverage from courtside at Paycom Center, but there are safety fears for those working outside the arena.<\/p>\n

Local news channels reported earlier on Sunday that the area is bracing itself for severe storms, that could bring tornadoes, large hail and 100mph wind gusts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The sun was shining in the hours before the game, but severe weather is said to be en route<\/p>\n

\"NBA <\/p>\n

NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander warms up ahead of Game 2, which is live on ESPN and ABC<\/p>\n

Thousands of local residents have been ordered to take shelter, but it is expected that Game 2 of the NBA Finals will still go ahead as planned.<\/p>\n

The Indiana Pacers took the first game of the best-of-seven series on the road in stunning circumstances on Thursday, with Tyrese Haliburton sinking the game-winning bucket with just 0.3 seconds left on the clock.<\/p>\n

The Thunder were heavy betting favorites heading into the NBA Finals, but the Pacers have once again proven they will not roll over easily.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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