Kristin Chenoweth It is not a stranger to stand ovations, but her recent effect "Star-Starpled banner" at the 2025 NBA final. He left the internet deeply divided.

Tony award-winning "Zvezna" Zvezda entered the center in Capite in Oklahom City in Sunday to sing the National Anthem in front of the game 7 between Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Dressed in team colors and filled with emotions, Kristin Chenoweth hit a dramatic high note during her fever, encouraged the eruption of cheering and applause from the inflammed arena.

But while the fans in the stadium seemed to love a bold vocal moment, the viewers at home were far less impressed.

"Well, it wasn't very good, but at least it was in English," one critic wrote it bluntly on X (Earlier Twitter).

"He completely ruined the anthem with what was in the end a big note," he complained about another user.

The third viewer became: "What the hell was that national anthem? #Nbafinals," as the fourth called him "heavy listening."

Other comments include "that SH-T was horrible", "Why do it fix what is not broken? Change does not make better," and "never again, please."

The data quickly gained tow, and many social media beneficiaries cover performance as "overdue" and "unnecessary", examination of whether the messenger theater in Broadway are suitable for occasion.

Still, Kristin Chenoweth was not without her defenders. Fans of the Veteran Contractor quickly jumped on her defense, praised the passion and power behind delivery.

"Perfect in every way. It is ranked in the first five best surmes of" a beautiful star banner. "He brought me tears on my eyes. Thanks, Kristin Chenoweth," One fan pushed.

Another echoed, "incredible voice control".

The third added advocate, "Kristin Chenoweth is a fantastic singer. I wish you would ask her to do it often."

Someone else commented on: "10/10 !!! Amazing job and OKC got a power plant for the biggest game of its season."

One viewer even declared Chenowet's version "How to always be singing", calling the performance "perfect."

Many others have offered the MereaI, and often deeply valued, download performance.

"It was okay, although it serves a little," he wrote one viewer. "But she showed amazing technique and intonation. This is very difficult to do, given that she sang Cappella. I heard that dozens of others make much worse, especially in a super bowl." Fergie falls to my mind. "

Another fan emphasized the emotional weight of the moment for players more than the performance itself. "I liked it. The thing is, the hymn is singing at the beginning of the greatest moment of many players. I'm sorry if they lose their focus on an anthem, it doesn't mean they're disrespecting America."

Others showed authenticity in Voice of Kristina Chenowet. "Just amazing! It sings nice with the right emotion! People could get it after hearing her sing!" One advocate was declared.