Pacers vs Thunder: Kristin Chenoweth opens NBA Finals Game 7 with national anthem

Tony and Emmy Award-winning performer
Kristin Chenoweth
delivered a stirring rendition of the US national anthem ahead of Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.
Standing at center court, the Broadway and television star captivated the packed arena with her powerful vocals, setting a patriotic tone by singing '
The Star-Spangled Banner
' before the high-stakes showdown between the
Indiana Pacers
and the
Oklahoma City Thunder
.
— NBA (@NBA)
The Oklahoma native has graced some of the world's biggest stages, but singing the national anthem at a Thunder game still gives her butterflies.
'Let me just say, if they had anxiety medication for Thunder fans, I'd be taking it," Chenoweth, dressed in a Thunder sweatshirt, told news agency AP before her performance on Sunday.
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Chenoweth has been a proud Thunder fan since the franchise's early days, though she's also expressed admiration for teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks over the years.
Her Thunder loyalty runs deep - so much so that she named her 8-year-old dog 'Thunder'. The Broadway star even once dressed her pup in a full Thunder outfit, showcasing her team spirit in adorable fashion.

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