ESPN reporter Lisa Salters has worried fans after missing Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Salters hasn’t performed her usual sideline reporting duties since Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.
ESPN’s Lisa Salters interviewing Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams after the team’s Western Conference Finals series win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last monthGetty Salters looks on during warmups before the Emirates NBA Cup on December 17, 2024GettyFor Wednesday night’s Game 3 in Indianapolis, ESPN assigned Jorge Sedano to fill in for Salters, who also missed Game 2.
Sedano worked alongside the usual announcer team of play-by-play commentator Mike Breen and analysts Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson.
During Game 2, Breen revealed the reason behind Salters’ absence.
The longtime broadcaster acknowledged her being away and noted that her “mom has been dealing with some serious health issues for a while.”
Then, Breen, along with Burke and Jefferson, wished Salters well.
Fans have given their best wishes to the 59-year-old Salters.
“Prayers for Salters and her mom,” one wrote.
“All the love to Lisa and her family,” another commented.
“Prayers going up for her healing and comfort during this time,” a third said.
“Love Lisa on the sideline! She is so underrated in my opinion! So wonderful in every sport! Prayers lifted for her Mama!” a fourth added.
“All the prayers to Lisa,” a fifth stated.
Salters’ status for the rest of the NBA Finals has yet to be revealed.
She has been a staple on ESPN since 2000.
Salters also works as a sideline reporter for the network’s NFL coverage.
The Pacers have a 2-1 lead after their comeback win in Game 3.
GettySalters also works as ESPN’s NFL sideline reporter[/caption]Game 4 will be played on Friday, June 13.
Then, Game 5 will be on Monday, June 16.
If necessary, Games 6 and 7 will be on Thursday, June 19, and Sunday, June 22, respectively.
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