ESPN is offering several alternative viewing experiences as part of its NBA Western Conference Finals coverage for Games 3 and 4. It will include alternative viewing experiences for pre-game, in-game and post-game coverage. A highlight will be ESPN Mode, a Second Spectrum-enhanced alternative viewing experience with a continuous on-court graphic display triggering in-game stats, play and ball movement diagrams, player identification, effective shooting percentages and fan-friendly pop-ups all with an entertaining, predictive and anticipatory feel.
Game 3 (Saturday, 9 p.m. ET) alternative viewing experiences on the ESPN App:
- ”ESPN Mode” with Second Spectrum: featuring on-court graphics that take the viewer’s eye to locations of high interest, brings together the best of Second Spectrum’s “Coach Mode”, “Player Mode” and “Mascot Mode”.
- Above The Rim: the opportunity to watch the game “from above” with ESPN robotic cameras located directly above each basket with full coverage of both ends of the court.
- Layup Lines: the pre-game layup lines and warmups for both teams.
- Hoop Streams: ESPN’s innovative, new NBA Twitter and YouTube pre-game show hosted by Cassidy Hubbarth, courtside in Portland, previewing the game with special guests (8 p.m.).
- At The Mic: the post-game players and coaches press conferences.
On Monday, May 20, ESPN will televise Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals at 9 p.m. ET and will offer eight alternative viewing experiences, including the return of Full Court Press: The Jump Edition on ESPN2 and the ESPN App. Rachel Nichols will host live from the arena with a cast of ESPN NBA analysts and commentators representing a broad scope of basketball expertise.
Game 4 alternative viewing experiences on the ESPN App:
- ”ESPN Mode” with Second Spectrum: featuring on-court graphics that take the viewer’s eye to locations of high interest, bring together the best of Second Spectrum’s “Coach Mode”, “Player Mode” and “Mascot Mode”.
- BelowThe Rim: the opportunity to watch the game from the eye-catching views of ESPN wide angle lens cameras located underneath the basket.
- Above The Rim: the opportunity to watch the game “from above” with ESPNrobotic cameras located directly above each basket with a full coverage of both ends of the court.
- Layup Lines: the pre-game layup lines and warmups for both teams.
- Hoop Streams: ESPN’s innovative, new NBA Twitter and YouTube pre-game show hosted by Cassidy Hubbarth, courtside in Portland, previewing the game with special guests (8 p.m.).
- At The Mic: the post-game players and coaches press conferences.
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