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CTV News
9 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
NBA Canada hosts watch party for Game 2 in downtown Calgary
There's a watch party for Game 2 of the NBA Finals hosted by NBA Canada Sunday night at Rooftop YYC, 414 3rd Street SW in downtown Calgary If ever there was an NBA Finals to watch from Canada, it's this year's, and that's exactly what Calgary hoops lovers can experience Sunday night. NBA Canada is hosting the final night of a four-night stand in Calgary, with a viewing party at The Rooftop YYC downtown, where the main attraction will be Game 2 of the finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. It's the final night in Calgary, after hosting a viewing party of Game 1 Thursday and a WNBA viewing party featuring the Indiana Fever Saturday night. They bill it as 'an immersive basketball experience,' featuring former NBA players Metta World Peace and NBA Canada executive Cheryl Sebastian. World Peace (formerly Ron Artest) played in some pretty huge games in his long NBA career, including Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals when he scored 20 points in 46 minutes to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA Championship. Metta World Peace In this March 5, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace (15) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant during an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) This year's Finals featured three Canadian starters in Game 1, including OKC's 2025 NBA MVP Shay Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort, and Indiana's Andrew Nembhard. The Pacers' Benedict Mathurin is also Canadian -- and they're anchored by Pascal Siakam, who was a key member of the 2019 NBA champion Toronto Raptors. Metta Peace will be engaging with fans, participating in 'basketball activations' and there will be photo opportunities for fans including a chance to see the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. For more about NBA House, go here.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Metta Saniford-Artest took to social media to praise the Pacers.
Metta Saniford-Artest took to social media to praise the Pacers. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Pacers, despite not making the NBA Finals since 2000, have been a fixture of the playoffs more seasons than not. Advertisement Against the New York Knicks, the Pacers finally broke through and will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first championship appearance in a quarter of a century. Since 2000, the Pacers have had more than their fair share of talent, although the Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, and Boston Celtics kept them from making the Finals. In the early 2000s, after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in their lone Finals appearance, the Pacers assembled one of the best rosters in team history, although the Malice at the Palace in 2004 helped dismantle that roster and their title hopes. A central figure, Metta Saniford-Artest (aka Metta World Peace, Ron Artest), took to social media to celebrate his former team finally making it back to the Finals. Saniford-Artest was not on the 2000 Pacers' team, although he won Defensive Player of the Year in Indiana in 2004 and went on four playoff runs during his Pacers tenure. Advertisement While playing in Indiana, he was very productive, averaging 16.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 steals. After serving multiple suspensions from the league, the Pacers traded him to the Sacramento Kings for Peja Stojaković and he would later go on to win a title next to Kobe Bryant on the Lakers in 2010 After retiring, he has re-found his Pacers fandom and spent time coaching in the G League and playing in IceCube's Big3 league. Check out the All Pacers homepage for more news, analysis, and must-read articles. Related: Selfless Indiana Pacers Not Exempt From 'Face of the League' Debate Related: Rick Carlisle Offers Brutal Indiana Pacers Injury Update This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Global News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
NBA House to be set up in Calgary for league finals in June
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook NBA House, an immersive basketball experience and fan event, will return to Canada in downtown Calgary. The exhibit will be held June 5 through June 8 at the same time as the NBA Finals. NBA House will be at The Rooftop YYC, Calgary's largest climate-controlled rooftop patio. 3:18 NBA House appearance in Vancouver raises basketball fans' hopes It will host viewing parties for Game 1 and Game 2 on June 5 and June 8, respectively. Story continues below advertisement There will also be meet-and-greets with three-time NBA champion Danny Green and 2010 NBA champion Metta World Peace. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Green most recently won an NBA championship in 2019 as a member of the Toronto Raptors.
Winnipeg Free Press
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
NBA House to be set up in Calgary for league finals June 5-8
CALGARY – NBA House, an immersive basketball experience and fan event, will return to Canada in downtown Calgary. The exhibit will be held June 5 through June 8 at the same time as the NBA Finals. NBA House will be at The Rooftop YYC, Calgary's largest climate-controlled rooftop patio. It will host viewing parties for Game 1 and Game 2 on June 5 and June 8, respectively. There will also be meet-and-greets with three-time NBA champion Danny Green and 2010 NBA champion Metta World Peace. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. Green most recently won an NBA championship in 2019 as a member of the Toronto Raptors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
Global News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
NBA House to be set up in Calgary for finals
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook CALGARY – NBA House, an immersive basketball experience and fan event, will return to Canada in downtown Calgary. The exhibit will be held June 5 through June 8 at the same time as the NBA Finals. NBA House will be at The Rooftop YYC, Calgary's largest climate-controlled rooftop patio. Story continues below advertisement It will host viewing parties for Game 1 and Game 2 on June 5 and June 8, respectively. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy There will also be meet-and-greets with three-time NBA champion Danny Green and 2010 NBA champion Metta World Peace. Green most recently won an NBA championship in 2019 as a member of the Toronto Raptors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
