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"American Idol" winner Lee DeWyze waves to the audience during his appearance on the NBC "Today" television program in New York Thursday, June 3, 2010.

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Lee DeWyze to sing anthem at NBA Finals

Updated: Friday, 04 Jun 2010, 1:07 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 04 Jun 2010, 1:07 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) - Lee DeWyze is going from one championship to another.

The "American Idol" winner has been tapped to sing the national anthem at Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Los Angeles, where the Lakers have a 1-0 lead on the Boston Celtics in the best-of-seven series.

DeWyze follows in the path of other "Idol" winners who have performed at the NBA Finals.

DeWyze won the "Idol" crown last week.

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