LOS ANGELES — Well, 18 days after this all began, it’s finally over. Thousands of miles flown, countless Denny’s meals at 3 a.m. and way too many nights in a Marriott. It’s been a fun and exciting, as well as grueling and strenuous. I honestly didn’t think this series would go all 7 games, but I’m glad it did. We were able to get some nice pictures throughout this series, and the Game 7 finale was no exception. There was definitely a lot of hype, considering it’s been a while since there’s been a game 7 between the storied Lakers-Celtics rivalry.
Since we knew this would be the last game of the series, we had to prepare a little more than previous games. We set up “celebration” cameras on the press level way above the floor (set to shoot on available light) to capture the madness was sure to ensue following the game. And each photographer had a ladder that we brought to them as soon as the game was over so they could shoot above everyone without having to stand on the risers that were brought out for the photographers.
Madness following Game 7.
Me!
I don’t have many pictures from Game 7, because we were all so busy checking and double-checking everything. We were even so busy we forgot to get a group shot of all of us on the NBA Finals logo. This Finals was just as fun as last year — working with Jordan and Shawn was a blast, and I’m already looking forward to next year!
ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols during pre-game.
Superstar Kobe is interviewed while walking from the locker room following Game 7.
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