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Queen Naija, the multi-platinum R&B singer and former American Idol contestant, thrilled fans with a stirring performance of the national anthem before the 2025 NBA Cup Final. The Las Vegas crowd at T-Mobile Arena erupted in applause as the singer set the tone for the championship showdown between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver said ahead of Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks that the league has discussed moving future championship games to another location, perhaps even iconic collegiate arenas.

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