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OKLAHOMA CITY — After winning Game 2 123-107 to even their NBA Finals series, 1-1, against the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted Chet Holmgren’s bounce-back. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had faith in Holmgren’s response to an abysmal performance in the series opener. For Gilgeous-Alexander, he knew an impressive night from […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a much-needed win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, and much of the post-game credit has been dolled out to two players: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Aaron Wiggins. While SGA, the league MVP, is always expected to make an impact, Wiggins provided an invaluable scoring punch off the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-107 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, avenging their series one-point series-opening loss at the Paycom Center. After Thunder fans showed out in droves for their first NBA Finals game in 13 years, it didn’t disappoint in Sunday’s win. After […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back after suffering a crushing 111-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals to pick up a 123-107 victory in Game 2 on Sunday night. Given the way the first game of this series played out, it was crucial the Thunder won Game 2, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made the Indiana Pacers pay for the upset loss they suffered in Game 1 at Paycom Center. On Sunday night, Oklahoma City dominated Tyrese Haliburton for most of the contest, showing no letup, as the Bolts scored a 123-107 victory to level the 2025 NBA Finals series at 1-1. Backup Thunder […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking to bring the Thunder their first franchise championship with an entire fanbase resting on his shoulders. It’s been a hallmark year for the young point guard as he also released his first signature sneaker with sponsor Converse. Most recently, Gilgeous-Alexander unveiled his newest Converse […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have evened up the 2025 NBA Finals after taking a 123-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 on Sunday night. They began to pull away towards the end of the first quarter, with Chet Holmgren seizing the momentum in OKC’s favor after scoring seven straight points — setting the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso succinctly broke down his playing style, showcasing why he is a perfect fit on his team. The Western Conference champions were their usual selves in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, dominating a less talented opponent at home. The Indiana Pacers showed signs of life throughout the first half […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins, staying ready amid inconsistent playing time never promises an increased role on the biggest stage in the NBA. After finishing with three points and one steal in nine minutes, Wiggins turned in his biggest performance of the postseason. He finished with 18 points on 6-of-11 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have built their championship-level identity on the defensive end of the court; they forced turnovers at a historically great rate and swallowed up the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves in the previous two rounds to make it all the way to the NBA Finals. One player in particular, Alex Caruso, has […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder fans watched their team avenge Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers’ shocking Game 1 victory with a 123-107 blowout win led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 2. Haliburton’s game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds left in the series opener topped a 12-3 Pacers run that erased a 15-point deficit. Led […]

Thanks in large part to another monster scoring effort from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder have evened up the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers courtesy of a 123-107 win in Game 2 on Sunday night. Gilgeous-Alexander put up 34 points, five rebounds, and eight assists while shooting 11-21 from the field and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have evened the NBA Finals at one game apiece with a dominant 123–107 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 at Paycom Center. Just days after their heartbreaking collapse in the series opener, the Thunder came out with intensity and never looked back, delivering a statement win that reignited their […]

Pascal Siakam described the moment as “disruptive.” Especially on an evening he delivered his second double-digit scoring outing in the NBA Finals. But his 15 points weren’t enough, as the Oklahoma City Thunder walloped Siakam’s Indiana Pacers 123-107 on Sunday. Siakam rose as the lead scorer to open the series, dropping 19 before Tyrese Haliburton […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have evened the NBA Finals at one game apiece with a dominant 123–107 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 at Paycom Center. Just days after a heartbreaking collapse in the opener, the Thunder bounced back with urgency and purpose. They thrilled the home crowd with a wire-to-wire win. This […]

Chet Holmgren delivered a solid performance to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 123-107 in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Sunday night. This prompted praise from head coach Mark Daigneault. In 28 minutes of action, Holmgren finished with 15 points, six rebounds, an assist, and a block. He shot […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s elite scoring ability allowed him to make NBA Finals history after the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 on Sunday night. In 36 minutes of action, Gilgeous-Alexander once again dominated against the Pacers’ defense. He finished with a stat line of 34 points, eight assists, five rebounds, […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander entered the Paycom Center clearly hellbent on evening the series. The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to the 123-107 romp of the Indiana Pacers behind SGA’s 34 points. But he joined an exclusive NBA playoffs club featuring Wilt Chamberlain in the process. Per Sports stats expert Greg Harvey, Gilgeous-Alexander joined the basketball legend by […]

Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals may have been universally regarded as a barnburner, but nearly every fan was in agreement that ESPN’s presentation of the NBA’s biggest matchup of the season was not the best. The series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers had the feel and look of a regular-season […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers as a team not just on a mission to level the series but also to seek retribution for the painful loss they suffered at the hands of the visitors in Game 1. The Thunder made a big statement in […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder reached the NBA Finals, their toughest playoff series in the Western Conference was the semifinals against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets pushed the Thunder to seven games before Oklahoma City emerged victorious. One of the Thunder’s adjustments that was credited as being a key turning point in the series was […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently gearing up for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, where they will look to even things up at 1-1 with the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder looked well on their way to taking an early lead in these Finals with their performance during Game 1, but as they’ve been known […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have made it all the way to the 2025 NBA Finals, and the one thing that people were worried about was their inexperience. Though they’re one of the youngest teams in the league, they’ve shown all season that they have the talent to compete with anybody they find themselves matched up […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of the brightest futures in the NBA, mostly because they have so many draft picks. In this year’s NBA Draft, they have picks in the first round, and everybody is interested in knowing what they’ll end up doing. The reason for the curiosity is that they have 15 players […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After blowing a 15-point lead in Game 1’s 101-100 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren hopes to bounce back in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Holmgren’s six-point and six-rebound performance in his NBA Finals debut didn’t sit well with the third-year forward. Chet also addressed head […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 101-100 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren finished with six points, six rebounds, and one block in his NBA Finals debut. For a starter who averaged 18.0 points in the Western Conference Finals, it wasn’t an ideal start. You could say the same about his […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in the postseason, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault changed his starting lineup in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Instead of starting center Isaiah Hartenstein, he elected to go with Cason Wallace, which begs the question: does Daigneault stick with the new lineup or revert to […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led his Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals, and they’re now just four wins away from the NBA Championship. The young superstar says Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant played a part in his upbringing. Even though he never had the chance to meet him, Gilgeous-Alexander credited Kobe Bryant for the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s epic fourth-quarter collapse against the Indiana Pacers cost them Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After surrendering a 15-point lead in the final frame, the Thunder unintentionally set the stage for Tyrese Haliburton. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams missed shots on back-to-back possessions, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is embracing the moment—and the pressure—as the Thunder prepare for a pivotal Game 2 showdown against the Pacers. After Oklahoma City’s stunning Game 1 collapse, the 24-year-old is leaning into his leadership role, taking accountability and reinforcing the team’s championship-level expectations for their ongoing Thunder playoff performance. Speaking with […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that the Oklahoma City Thunder played one of their worst games of the entire season in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 38 points, and the Thunder’s elite defense forced 25 turnovers. However, the Indiana Pacers, who led for […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Chet Holmgren’s struggles in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and delivered a strong defense of the 23-year-old big man while acknowledging the team’s overall underwhelming effort. Ahead of Sunday night’s Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, Daigneault spoke with ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and other members of […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers continue the 2025 NBA Finals, all the talk continues to be about ratings for whatever reason. Two budding stars in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton are trying to lead their respective teams to their franchise’s first NBA Championship, and Adam Silver wants that to be the conversation. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals to the Indiana Pacers in stunning fashion, and many fans and analysts have tried to pinpoint who exactly is most at fault for the upset defeat. Although there is plenty of praise to go around for the Pacers, who erased another double-digit deficit […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a game where the Indiana Pacers overcame a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton drained the biggest shot of the night. Reminiscent of Aaron Gordon’s game-winner in the Denver Nuggets’ 121-119 victory in Game 1 […]

For the first half of Game 1, the Thunder looked as if they were going to cruise to the NBA title. Their defense was suffocating, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed the world why he was named the MVP of the league, and Lu Dort stepped up by hitting five three-pointers to seemingly keep the Pacers at a […]

The first game of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder was quite a series opener. The Pacers came back from 15 points down to win off of Tyrese Haliburton’s dramatic buzzer-beater to go up 1-0.  However, it wasn’t enough to draw in enough viewership. Game 1 only averaged 8.91 […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner in the Indiana Pacers’ 111-110 win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams delivered his take on what went wrong. The Thunder coughed up a 15-point lead amid a 12-3 Pacers run in their colossal fourth-quarter collapse. Williams identified […]

In a postseason defined by wild comebacks and high-stakes drama, no team has risen to the occasion quite like Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. Writing them off has become a costly mistake—even against a heavyweight like the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Thursday night, they showed why once again, mounting a remarkable late surge to […]