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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 […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder let a 15-point fourth-quarter lead slip away in a 111-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, former NBA forward and ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson offered his take on the collapse, reflecting on what he saw courtside as part of the Game 1 commentary crew. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After a stunning 111-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the fourth-quarter collapse and Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner. After Gilgeous-Alexander missed in the paint, Haiburton’s go-ahead 21-footer found the bottom of the net with 0.3 seconds left on the clock. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were defeated 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. It was a game that the Thunder had full control of until the final seconds, when Tyrese Haliburton knocked down a go-ahead jumper that eventually gave the Pacers the win. Though it was a battle between both […]

We’ve got the Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals Game 2 results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will win. The Pacers won Game 1 after coming back in the second half as Tyrese Haliburton made the game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds left. The Thunder failed to maintain a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were not able to close out Game 1 of the NBA Finals and lost 111-110 to the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder were in control for the entire game until the final seconds, when they were not able to execute. Head coach Mark Daigneault made a few decisions toward the end of […]

Jay-Z, the billionaire mogul and former Brooklyn Nets co-owner, just put $1 million down through Fanatics Sportsbook on the Thunder beating the Indiana Pacers in five games. If it hits, Jay-Z will walk away with over $3 million. But after the Pacers stole Game 1 with a buzzer-beating pullup from Tyrese Haliburton, the Thunder now […]

Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark has been sidelined since late May with a left quadriceps injury. She recently gave an encouraging update, saying her recovery is going well. She’ll be re-evaluated next week. In her absence, the Fever snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over the Washington Mystics, their first without Clark. Since […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a crushing collapse in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, losing 111–110 to the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Although they led the entire game and appeared poised to take a 1–0 series lead, everything unraveled in the closing seconds. With just 0.3 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton delivered a cold-blooded […]

Falling behind by 15 points in the fourth quarter of the NBA Finals usually signals the end for most teams. Especially when you’re against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But when you have Tyrese Haliburton on your side, like the Pacers do, the story changes. Tonight, Haliburton led a remarkable rally, capped by a buzzer-beating game-winner […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made history in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but not the kind they had hoped to celebrate at the final buzzer. With a ferocious start, the Thunder racked up 12 steals in the first half alone, the most ever by any team in a single half of the NBA Finals […]

Tyrese Haliburton nailed a clutch jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining, capping a thrilling 111-110 comeback as the Pacers edged the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. The dramatic finish and hard-earned road win drew a quick response from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who reacted on social media with just […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti acquired 2020 NBA champion Alex Caruso to give his squad a veteran presence and valuable big-game experience. The 31-year-old guard has validated the lauded executive’s faith throughout the season and playoffs, famously taking on Denver Nuggets juggernaut Nikola Jokic on defense and drilling several clutch 3-pointers during this […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning shot topped a critical 12-3 run against head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder. With 0.3 seconds left, Haliburton sealed a 111-110 victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Before Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed a lesson he learned from the Thunder’s fourth-quarter […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers as 10.5-point favorites. For most of the game Thursday night, the basketball world likely understood why. But once again, the Pacers proved to be a 48-minute team. Indiana erased a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to pull within a single point in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were ruthlessly mocked by fans on social media after an epic Game 1 collapse against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. Despite leading nearly the entire game, the Thunder couldn’t finish the job. Tyrese Haliburton crushed Oklahoma City’s hopes with a clutch go-ahead jumper with just 0.3 seconds remaining. The […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had complete control for most of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Behind a dominant first half and elite defense, they looked poised to take a 1-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers. But a stunning late-game turnaround by Indiana left Oklahoma City stunned in a 111-110 loss — capped by […]

Tyrese Haliburton wants to continue having fun, especially after knocking down the game-winning shot in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. In 39 minutes of action, Haliburton finished with a stat line of 14 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and a block. He […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander channeled Allen Iverson in his NBA Finals debut during Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. In 40 minutes of action, Gilgeous-Alexander was dominant to begin his time on the biggest NBA stage. He finished with 38 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. He shot […]

Throughout his coaching career, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle’s teams rarely turn the ball over. Tyrese Haliburton has run one of the NBA’s most efficient offenses since the beginning of the calendar year. Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised Indiana’s efficiency before Game 1 of the NBA Finals. However, Luguentz Dort and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a season to remember. The 26-year-old won his first MVP award while leading the Thunder to the best record in the league. He helped the Thunder cruise through the Western Conference playoffs and into the NBA Finals, where they will take on the Indiana Pacers with the championship […]

Stephen A. Smith pulled up to the Paycom Center dressed in all white. But the verbose ESPN personality was in a fiery mood ahead of the NBA Finals. And not because his beloved New York Knicks aren’t in it — but in sending a fiery message to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Western Conference champs […]

Air Corgi has been an internet sensation for the past few years, as he makes his NBA predictions by throwing small beach basketballs off his nose as they land into one of two wastebaskets. It was only right that Corgi ended up making his NBA Finals prediction for the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, […]

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are at the center of the NBA world’s attention, which has ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson realigning his hierarchy regarding Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry. As Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP campaign enters the NBA Finals, it’s the difference between Jefferson taking Shai over Curry. Jefferson explained his Gilgeous-Alexander over […]

ESPN analyst Doris Burke addressed recent backlash from Oklahoma City Thunder fans regarding comments made during the Western Conference Finals, revealing that her references to the “free-throw merchant” storyline drew criticism from the fan base. In an interview with ESPN’s Alex Feuz ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Burke explained the context behind […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder entering the 2025 NBA Finals as favorites over the Indiana Pacers, could Thunder GM Sam Presti be on the verge of wrapping his 18-year tenure with an NBA title? As the Executive of the Year, it wouldn’t be an awful way to close out this chapter of his career. Four […]

Mark Daigneault (Oklahoma City Thunder) and Rick Carlisle (Indiana Pacers) are not the only NBA Finals shot-callers looking to make adjustments this June. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is switching up the NBA All-Star Game format, again, and there are apparently more changes coming to next season’s schedule. If the league is taking suggestions, let’s spice […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers will finally tip off Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Thursday night at Paycom Center. It has been a long wait for both teams since the conference finals ended, though this has given the Thunder and Pacers time to rest and heal up. The Pacers-Thunder Game […]

The stage is set for this year’s edition of the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder will be hosting the Indiana Pacers in Games 1 and 2, and the expectation is that Paycom Center will be rocking — with thousands of fans wearing the white shirt to up the intimidating aura in their home turf. […]

The Indiana Pacers defeated Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a six-game series in the Eastern Conference finals. Brunson was the third straight All-Star that Aaron Nesmith had to guard in the playoffs. However, the Pacers are in for their biggest test yet against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a regular season where the Oklahoma City Thunder finished with a 24-58 record, head coach Mark Daigneault saw glimmers of hope. All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and All-Defensive guard Lu Dort are the only remaining starters from the 2021-22 squad, and Kenrich Williams and Aaron Wiggins, a rookie at the time, still come […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren missed 50 regular-season games due to a rare hip injury. His fractured pelvis was a significant setback, but his teammates eased his road to recovery, and so did winning. After making his return in February, the Thunder finished the regular season 18-4. Then, Oklahoma City went […]

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins pointed to LeBron James and Dwyane Wade as key influences behind the breakup of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s young core, citing conversations from the 2012 Olympics that he believes swayed James Harden’s decision to seek a larger role elsewhere. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show ahead of the Oklahoma City […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star and newly crowned league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spoke candidly about his relationship with general manager Sam Presti during NBA Finals media day on Wednesday. “He’s always been honest and up front with me from Day 1,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “You don’t get that very often, especially that early. Seemed like a guy […]