Rudy Tomjanovich won the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award by surprise, moved to tears by the unexpected recognition. The award honors integrity and excellence in NBA coaches. His son witnessed his emotional response after the news, and Tomjanovich reflected on the shared legacy with Daly, another revered coach in the basketball world.
Boston Celtics continued a remarkable streak of hitting a 3-pointer in the opening quarter of 98 consecutive games, maintaining their long-standing record. The Celtics' Al Horford extended the streak in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against Dallas. Notable celebrities spotted at the game included David Pastrnak and Bill Belichick.