‘You’re On’: Senators Gillibrand and Cruz Bet on the NBA Finals

The Democratic and Republican senators are backing their home states.

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Senator Ted Cruz and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand listen during a news conference outside the Capitol. Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images

Published: Jun 3, 2026, 05:23 AM ET
Updated:Jun 3, 2026, 07:28 AM ET

The NBA Finals appear capable of bridging even a partisan divide as Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat, and Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican, have placed a friendly wager on their home states.

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‘You’re On’: Senators Gillibrand and Cruz Bet on the NBA Finals

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