Druski graces Paycom Center for some Game 1 action between the Oklahoma City Thunders and the Indiana Pacers
Druski (Image via Getty)
The NBA Finals are underway, as the Oklahoma City Thunders come face-to-face with the Indiana Pacers during Game 1 at the former's home arena. Paycom Center is packed with fans, who have also spotted some celebrities in the mix.
Comedian and actor Druski made his presence known at the June 5 game, as the NBA Finals kicked off in the city of the Thunders.
Druski attends Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma city
Druski is a comedian and actor who has also been part of quite a few music videos for artists like Drake and Jack Harlow. He was spotted amongst the crowd at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City for Game 1 of the
NBA Finals
between the home team, i.e. the Oklahoma City Thunders and the Indiana Pacers. Whether the Maryland native is backing the Thunders or the Pacers, fans have yet to find out.
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He was seen sitting courtside with some friends and was captured enjoying a drink while chatting. The game kicks off the finals for the season, as the two Conference winners -
OKC Thunders
for the West and Indiana Pacers for the East come face to face for the first time during the playoff season. Meanwhile, Druski also has a message for the NBA fans, and it's all in good fun.
The Oklahoma City Thunders are leading against the Indiana Pacers
The Thunders are leading the game currently, as the third quarter of Game 1 comes to an end.
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They scored more than the Pacers in both Q1 and Q2, creating a huge difference in the scoreline. The Pacers managed to pull back a little by scoring more in Q3, but the Thunders are still leading, 85 to 76. Now, with the final leg of the game underway, it looks like one team is definitely doing better than the other.
The OKC Thunders have had tremendous success this season, having topped their conference in the regular season as the #1 seed. And even in the Playoffs, they have performed spectacularly so far. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading Game 1 against the Pacers with the top score for the night as his team looks for another victory this season.
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