Prior to tipoff Sunday, reports emerged ESPN's top NBA sideline reporter would miss Game 2 of the NBA Finals due to a personal matter.

Mike Breen did not break out his signature catchphrase when Tyrese Haliburton hit a game-winner in the final second of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Breen explained to Sports Illustrated's Jimmy Traina that Haliburton's shot did not get a signature "Bang!

ESPN announcer Mike Breen offered an update on Lisa Salters, who was absent from her reporter duties during Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Early in the third quarter, Breen revealed that Salters is away from the ESPN crew as her mother deals with a serious health issue.