Shaquille O’Neal Dances During Mary J. Blige’s Performance at Game 1

NEW YORK, N.Y. — TNT’s Inside the NBA crew broadcasted live from Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, covering Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks.

Taking the show on the road created a unique atmosphere. Unlike their usual halftime segment from Atlanta, this time they had to share the spotlight with Mary J. Blige, who entertained the crowd during the broadcast.

Shaquille O’Neal, familiar with the challenges of playing at the Garden, faced a different kind of competition that evening. As Blige performed, Shaq couldn’t resist the music and began dancing, prompting Kenny Smith to join in, sending Inside the NBA off the rails once more.

The game itself was unforgettable. The Pacers managed to erase a 14-point deficit in the final two minutes, eventually forcing overtime where they secured the win. Fans and players alike will remember this night, especially if Shaq needs a reminder: it was the Mary J. Blige game.