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The Oklahoma City Thunder were not able to get the win against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3, and now trail the series 2-1. Late down the stretch of the game, the Thunder were not able to execute the way they liked, and it was the Pacers’ defense that put the pressure on them. More […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers, high off their Game 1 win thanks to a last-second shot by Tyrese Haliburton, saw the Oklahoma City Thunder and their bench set the tone during Game 2. With this series evened at 1-1 entering Wednesday night, the Pacers understood the importance of increasing their aggressiveness and finding ways to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has endured the “free-throw merchant” moniker throughout the 2024-25 campaign, which triggered a response from his dad, Vaughn Alexander, amid the NBA Finals. During the Western Conference Finals, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the label/chants he’s heard on the road throughout the regular season, playoffs, and the Finals. Alexander, SGA’s dad, reacted […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren held no punches following Game 3’s 116-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Before Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the Thunder’s adjustments ahead of Game 4, Holmgren was the first player for Oklahoma City to approach the podium during postgame availability. When a reporter asked Holmgren what was lacking from […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are facing mounting pressure in the NBA Finals after a 116-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 on Wednesday night dropped them into a 2-1 series deficit. While the team has previously bounced back from adversity this postseason, prominent sports commentator Bill Simmons raised concerns about what a potential […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Trailing 2-1 after losing Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams discussed the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of Wednesday night’s loss. After his fellow All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed why the Thunder lost, Williams reflected on Oklahoma City’s 17 turnovers. For Jalen, […]

Thus far, the NBA Finals have produced some exciting moments (i.e., Tyrese Haliburton’s epic Game 1 buzzer-beater). LeBron James recognizes that, but what about the media? On his Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash, James essentially encouraged the media to do a more thorough job in covering the Finals, per HoopsHype.  “We all have […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals riding high, a 68-win juggernaut, the league’s MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and a reputation for poise and defensive grit. Yet, in the crucible of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Thunder unraveled, falling 116-107 to the Indiana Pacers. The loss puts OKC in a 2-1 series […]

If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Oklahoma City Thunder to the title this season, he could enter a very exclusive club that only has three other NBA legends. Over the storied history of the NBA, only Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal have achieved the single-season trifecta of winning the scoring title, league MVP, and […]

Despite entering the 2025 NBA Finals as massive betting favorites, the Oklahoma City Thunder now find themselves down 2-1 after another disappointing loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 3. With their backs suddenly against the wall, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is already preparing for Game 4. The Thunder’s 116-107 Game 3 loss put them down in […]

We’ve got the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Finals Game 4 results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will win. The Pacers won Game 3, reclaiming their lead in the series. And they get to play one more game at home before heading back to OKC. The Thunder lost […]

In Game 2, many pundits believed that there was a restoration of order after the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated proceedings against the Indiana Pacers, taking a 123-107 victory. The Thunder have been dominant all season long, and everyone knew that they were going to come out strong after suffering a heartbreaking Game 1 defeat. But […]

INDIANAPOLIS — In a game where the Indiana Pacers held their opponent to 18 fourth-quarter points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his team’s offensive struggles. Gilgeous-Alexander pointed to the Pacers’ aggressive approach, which ultimately led to a 116-107 loss and gave Indiana a 2-1 series lead. […]

Magic Johnson praised the Indiana Pacers for asserting dominance in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 at a packed Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Johnson praised the Indiana defense, which forced 19 turnovers, helping Indiana in their transition game. The Pacers were down 32-24 at the end of the first quarter in this […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers beat MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. After coach Mark Daigneault admitted what went wrong for the Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander went through a list of ways his team was outplayed in their first road game of […]

Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals went back and forth, with the Oklahoma City Thunder preventing the Indiana Pacers from building much of a cushion (and vice versa) heading into the fourth quarter. Late in the proceedings, however, the Pacers managed to pull away as the Thunder’s offense ground to a screeching halt, with […]

The 2025 NBA Finals are not playing out as many people expected. Through three games, the upstart Indiana Pacers hold a 2-1 series lead against the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder. That is in large part due to their impressive Game 3 performance at home, as the Pacers beat the Thunder 116-107 in front of […]

Jay-Z just took a major loss in the world of high-stakes sports betting. The billionaire mogul lost a $1 million NBA Finals bet after the Indiana Pacers pulled off a thrilling 116-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3, taking a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. That result officially ended any […]

Heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder had a number of players high up on their scouting report. Tyrese Haliburton? Yup, any evaluation of the Thunder has to begin with the former Sacramento Kings draftee. Pascal Siakam? Sure thing, he won Eastern Conference Finals MVP for a reason and remains […]

Mark Daigneault understood what went wrong for the Oklahoma City Thunder in their 116-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Wednesday night. The Thunder and Pacers exchanged blows throughout the first three quarters, but the fourth quarter proved to be the turning point. Indiana outscored their opponents […]

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, 116-107. It was a wild scene at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with even Caitlin Clark in the house. The Pacers improved to 14-0 this postseason when they scored at least 110 points. Arguably, the biggest reason they hit that […]

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell is proving he belongs on basketball’s biggest stage. In the high-pressure setting of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and the Thunder, McConnell has displayed composure and hustle. He’s delivering crucial minutes off the bench. At halftime, Indiana led Oklahoma City 64–60, fueled in part by McConnell’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his way up as one of the best players in the NBA. Former player Kendrick Perkins had high remarks about the young MVP’s skillset. Perkins talked about Gilgeous-Alexander during ESPN’s pregame show ahead of Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and Indiana Pacers […]

As an undrafted rookie working with first-year assistant coach David Akinyooye, Oklahoma City Thunder veteran guard Lu Dort says it was a pairing that led to Dort becoming an All-Defensive First Team guard in the NBA. Some believe that Dort was snubbed for Defensive Player of the Year and that earning All-Defensive First Team was […]

In an NBA Finals series that features two towering bigs in Indiana Pacers All-Star Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren revealed the keys to limiting the starting center’s production. After Draymond Green debated Holmgren’s importance to the Thunder in contrast to Alex Caruso, Holmgren discussed what goes into limiting Turner. […]

It’s rare for a player in his third NBA season to accomplish the list of accolades that Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams reached in 2024-25. From his first All-Star selection to All-Defensive Second Team and All-NBA Third Team honors, career firsts in the same season, Williams embraces the pressure that comes with high expectations […]

Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton caught everybody’s attention when he was seen limping after Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton struggled throughout much of the 123-107 loss, not doing much damage until the fourth quarter when the game was a blowout. So is Tyrese Haliburton playing in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder fans might not be focusing on the 2025 NBA Draft at the moment, as they have currently locked horns with the Pacers in the NBA Finals. Meanwhile, the Thunder front office is certainly still doing its due diligence. With two first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, which is packed heavily […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have two first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, along with one second-round pick. Meanwhile, their current roster is loaded with a dynamic group of players, where youth is the core of the team. They will enter this offseason with the entire roster under contract for next season, which has led […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder made two big splashes last offseason that catapulted them into NBA Championship contention. They not only signed Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency, but they also traded for guard Alex Caruso. Over the season, Caruso has showcased just how important he is to the Thunder’s success, including what he’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing to hit the road as their NBA Finals series vs the Indiana Pacers shifts to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4. The Thunder tied the series on Sunday evening with a blowout victory led by another standout performance from league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was dominant on both ends […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams addressed comparisons between the current Thunder squad and the 2011-12 team that reached the NBA Finals, led by Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. Speaking to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and other media members on Tuesday ahead of Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Williams acknowledged the narrative […]

INDIANAPOLIS — It is rare in today’s NBA to see one player traded for another. That is what happened one year ago when the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso. He may not be the most athletic, nor a top-scoring option when he is on the court, but […]

Tyrese Haliburton has led the Indiana Pacers to the 2025 NBA Finals, where they’re taking on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Indy’s run to the postseason, combined with Haliburton’s incredibly clutch performances, has led to a number of memes on social media. And you can bet that Tyrese Haliburton has seen all of […]

Former University of Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari, who coached Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, shared a reason for the MVP’s nonchalant demeanor. Speaking with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Iman Shumpert, Calipari explained Gilgeous-Alexander’s poker face amid NBA critics. It’s an approach coupled with elite talent that yielded Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder a […]

Amid the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green delivered an intriguing take on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso that could surprise Chet Holmgren fans. After winning Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, Holmgren revealed Caruso as his reliable GOAT. Then, Green pinned them against one another. In terms of who’s most important […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder got its revenge win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the contest itself was a blowout win fueled by immense efforts on either side of the ball. With the Thunder preparing for Game 3 against the Pacers, ESPN analyst Jay Williams pointed out the best […]

Last offseason, the Chicago Bulls sent Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey. The trade did end up working out better than expected for the Bulls as Giddey showed some big-time improvements throughout the year, but the fan base wasn’t very happy when the trade was announced. Bulls fans thought […]

Game 2 of the Finals didn’t go over too well for the Indiana Pacers, as the team suffered a brutal 123-107 loss. However, the series is tied at 1-1 with Game 3 taking place in Indiana. But it appears famed sports analyst Skip Bayless doesn’t have much hope for them, as he delivered a harsh […]