NBA commissioner Adam Silver responded to criticism regarding the first two games of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, particularly concerning the absence of special Finals on-court logos. Fans expressed dissatisfaction on social media, prompting the league to introduce virtual logos for Game 2, although viewers still found the graphics lacking. Silver also addressed low ratings, noting that despite the Finals’ impact on small markets like Oklahoma City and Indianapolis, the viewership numbers were historically low, with Game 1 being the least-watched first game since 1988.
