Kristin Chenoweth’s National Anthem Performance At NBA Finals Sparks Passionate Reactions

Kristin Chenoweth’s NBA Finals performance of “The Star Spangled Banner” is causing “hoop”-la online! The Broadway icon and Oklahoma native belted the national anthem ahead of Game 7 on June 22, where the OKC Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers to take home the championship title. Kristin’s powerful pipes filled the arena as she took on the notoriously difficult song, drawing major reaction from fans and viewers as she hit an extended high note at the song’s climax. Though a few NBA watchers were puzzled by her operatic take, many applauded Kristin’s undeniable vocal skills – and judging from the roar of cheers in the venue, the crowd thought it was a slam dunk!