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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 […]

The buzz surrounding the NBA’s return to NBC this fall remains palpable, with the addition of Michael Jordan as a special contributor being the extra cherry on top. There are “unconfirmed claims” that Jordan’s salary will be $40 million annually, which, if true, would be more than Tom Brady’s role at Fox Sports. Brady makes […]

We’ve got the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Finals Game 3 results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will win. The Thunder convincingly won Game 2, tying the series up before heading out on the road. The Pacers managed to win Game 1, and can reclaim their lead in […]

The Atlanta Hawks have a roster hovering between playoff contention and full-scale rebuild. As such, the 2025 NBA Draft presents an opportunity to solidify their direction. Holding the No. 13 pick, Atlanta has a chance to add a young, impactful talent. Whoever that turns out to be can either complement star guard Trae Young or […]

As the Indiana Pacers lost in Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, 127-103, one can point to multiple aspects throughout the game that led to the team’s demise. While the Pacers suffered the blowout loss to the Thunder, head coach Rick Carlisle gave his thoughts about the team’s performance, that […]

The Indiana Pacers stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they were no match for the best team in the league in Game 2. The Thunder dominated the Pacers after a tight first quarter, running away with a 123-107 victory to even the series at one game each before […]

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 New York Knicks had a remarkable overall performance during the 2024-2025 season, putting together their second consecutive 50-win season and coming within two games of reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in a quarter-century. Unfortunately for fans of the Knickerbockers, though, they had an up-and-down postseason. The Knicks defeated an injury-depleted Celtics […]

The Indiana Pacers collapsed in Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center against the Oklahoma City Thunder by 123-107. The Pacers came with a 1-0 lead in Game 2, which was a hard-fought win on Friday when Tyrese Haliburton scored a game-winning jump shot at the dying moments of the game. However, this […]

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 […]

The Indiana Pacers may have lost Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, 123-107, after falling into another slow start in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they have proven time and time again in this year’s playoffs that this sort of loss does not faze them in the slightest. They know […]

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 Indiana Pacers were outplayed from the opening tip in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 123–107. It was a rough night across the board, and while fans processed the loss, Dwight Howard stirred the pot. The former first overall pick tweeted an edited photo of himself wearing a […]

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 […]

After a season defined by transition and uncertainty, the Portland Trail Blazers enter the 2025 NBA Draft with a critical opportunity to recalibrate their rebuild and fortify the foundation for future success. The No. 11 pick may not offer a generational prospect. However, a team like Portland has intriguing young pieces, difficult roster decisions, and […]

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 […]

Tyrese Haliburton was not at his best during the Indiana Pacers’ 123-107 Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Haliburton, after being the hero of Game 1, felt invisible in the first half of Game 2, scoring just three points on 1-of-5 shooting from the field as the Pacers went down […]

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 hero of the Indiana Pacers’ epic Game 1 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton was finally getting the recognition he deserves for being one of the fastest-rising superstars in the NBA. However, Haliburton did not have quite the same magic in Game 2. He was quiet in […]

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 […]

Coming off another incredible comeback win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the public’s perception of the Indiana Pacers being this year’s team of destiny only grew stronger. After all, what would explain their fourth bonkers comeback of this year’s playoffs and against an Oklahoma City Thunder team that has won 80 games thus […]

In a league full of incredible moments, former Los Angeles Lakers guard and coach Byron Scott says one Kobe Bryant memory still stands above the rest. Speaking on his podcast, Byron Scott’s Off the Dribble with NBA veteran Olden Polynice and host Kid Jay, the former Lakers coach and teammate recalled what he considers the […]

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 […]

The Houston Rockets are no longer a rebuilding team quietly stockpiling draft assets and banking on internal development. Under head coach Ime Udoka’s sharp leadership, this team has transformed into one of the NBA’s most compelling stories. The Rockets have gone from the basement of the Western Conference to a legitimate contender in a short […]

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 2025 NBA Draft might be the most important night for the Charlotte Hornets in years. They are coming off yet another season mired in the league’s basement. As such, Hornets fans are once again hoping this will be the year everything starts to click. The organization faces a critical choice. This is one that […]

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 […]

The 2024-25 season did not quite go according to plan for the Orlando Magic. They were not able to get into much of a rhythm on the season, dealing with various injuries to their three best players in Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs — with Suggs’ injury ending his season prematurely. In the […]

The Dallas Mavericks landed a generational talent in the 1998 NBA Draft when they selected Dirk Nowitzki with the No. 9 overall pick. Nowitzki is widely considered the best player in Mavericks franchise history, but if Don Nelson would have had his way, the team never would have selected Nowitzki in that NBA Draft. Don […]

The first two seasons of Scoot Henderson has had plenty of highs and lows; since being drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the second overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, Henderson hasn’t quite established himself yet as the team’s starting point guard, with the team opting to roll with Anfernee Simons at the […]

Following their elimination in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Boston Celtics are heading into what could be an offseason of major shakeup. The Achilles injury to Jayson Tatum changes things for next season, and amid tightening salary cap restrictions, the Celtics could opt to offload big contracts via trade. One player whose name has been […]