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OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became a basketball star for the Oklahoma City Thunder, he was a little kid out in Toronto who just wanted to play … soccer? According to father Vaughn Alexander, that was the sport Gilgeous-Alexander loved before he happened to switch over to basketball. Shai’s journey to discovering that basketball […]

Roundball fans will fire up the televisions or smart phones for Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The Sunday evening contest will crown a first time champion between either the Indiana Pacers or Oklahoma City Thunder. Climactic sequences are imminent inside the Paycom Center. Making the game feel like a movie. Well, the NBA got […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken the league by storm over the last few years and even emerged as the NBA’s leading scorer in the 2024-25 season. But as with anything in the NBA, fans are going to find something to complain about. Shai’s father, Vaughn Alexander, doesn’t want to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Win or lose, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander relishes “the moment” that every star experiences when their team’s backs are against the wall down the stretch and it’s time to perform. It’s what happened when Gilgeous-Alexander closed out Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter of Game 4 […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has maintained a cool demeanor during the 2024-25 NBA campaign, doing everything in his power to stay grounded on and off the court. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar has displayed tremendous composure en route to a landmark season, on both an individual and collective level. The Paycom Center will be packed with fans […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare for the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the MVP’s message to his team is simple. It’s a common theme throughout the 2024-25 campaign and one they plan to stick to as the reality of Thunder’s do-or-die Game 7 sets […]

NBA Draft Day trades are quite common as teams are trying to upgrade their respective rosters. However, what isn’t common is when a team regretfully trades away a blue-chip prospect who would eventually transform into an NBA MVP. While one can’t fault a team for failing to foresee the future, the consequences are ultimately painful. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder collected 68 resounding victories in the regular season. But none of those wins matter if they don’t play their best 48 minutes of basketball on Sunday. The Indiana Pacers will unleash every ounce of energy left in this epic NBA Finals matchup. Both teams have exchanged blow after blow. Even unlikely […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder preparing for Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, the team is looking to cap off a historic season with a championship on their home floor. However, the Thunder are looking to bounce back from Game 6 on Thursday night, where the team suffered a disappointing 108-91 […]

The 2025 NBA Finals will conclude with a Game 7 for the first time in nearly a decade, as the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder prepare for a decisive matchup on Sunday night. The series returns to Paycom Center in Oklahoma City following the Pacers’ commanding 108-91 win in Game 6 on Thursday. Ahead […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their chance to land the championship in six games due to a 91-108 loss at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers overcame a slow start to produce a familiar team performance as Pascal Siakam led the way with a double-double, with Obi Toppin top-scoring with 20 points off the bench. The […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a chance to close out their series against the Indiana Fever in Game 6, but they fell flat in the biggest moment, losing 108-91. The Thunder kept the game close in the first quarter, but after that, they were dominated in the second quarter. From there, they couldn’t get anything […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a chance to seal a historic NBA championship by defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 on Thursday. Instead, the Pacers did something they have shown a constant ability to do this season: flip the script. Their 91-108 win over OKC came despite none of their starters scoring more than […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder now staring down a winner-take-all Game 7 in the 2025 NBA Finals, guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a revealing postgame admission following their 108-91 Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Speaking to reporters after the game, Gilgeous-Alexander pointed to a surprising defensive shift that changed everything. “They don’t pressure full […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, hoping to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy as NBA Champions. Not only did they not win the game, but the Thunder were soundly beaten in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, 108-91. Even that final score is not truly indicative of how one-sided the […]

The Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a must-win Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton finds himself on the injury report alongside Jarace Walker and Isaiah Jackson. Haliburton was been listed as questionable due to a right calf strain, while both Walker and Jackson are out, […]

On Thursday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder will look to take home their first championship in franchise history when they hit the road vs the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Thunder got to this point with a resounding finish to Game 5 on Monday, thanks to epic performances from both […]

Arkansas head basketball coach John Calipari has made a name for himself with his elite recruiting and dominant teams over the years. He coached the New Jersey Nets in the NBA, and then in college, he coached at UMass, Memphis, Kentucky, and now Arkansas. His time at Kentucky was legendary. He won a National Championship […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers have taken centerstage at the 2025 NBA Finals. With Game 6 on Thursday night, the Thunder are just one win away from winning the franchise’s first ever NBA Championship. Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels was on hand to watch both teams go at it. Selected […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has already built a compelling case as one of the NBA’s elite players, but ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes the 26-year-old guard may be on the verge of securing something even more significant — a Hall of Fame resume. Ahead of Thursday night’s potential series-clinching Game 6 of the NBA […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams scored 40 points in the Game 5 NBA Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers, there were a ton of statements made by the basketball world comparing him and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a legendary duo. Mostly, the comparisons have been the Thunder star in Williams to former Chicago Bulls […]

One game will be the difference between the Indiana Pacers having an extra 48 minutes to fight for a championship and what could be ultimate postseason disappointment. After losing Game 5 of the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Indiana Pacers now head home for Game 6 of the series down 3-2 with […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The job isn’t finished for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. As the NBA world is collectively ready to hand the O’Brien Trophy to the Thunder, heading into an opportunity to eliminate the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, head coach Mark Daigneault warned his team about Game 6 on the road. […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams scored 40 points in Game 5 to lead the team past the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it had the basketball world buzzing about where he ranks as one of the best No. 2 options. The Thunder guard would even be compared to Scottie […]

With the NBA Finals heating up and the Thunder holding a 3-2 lead over the Pacers, one storyline has pierced through the noise of low ratings and playoff fatigue and that’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s brilliance. While some fans have dismissed the league MVP’s style as overly reliant on foul-baiting, one of the game’s best ball-handlers has […]

We’ve got the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Finals Game 6 results according to NBA 2K25 to see who the game thinks will win. Currently, the Thunder have a 3-2 lead in the series. OKC is just one victory away from winning the NBA Finals. But while Tyrese Haliburton may not be 100%, […]

After the Memphis Grizzlies traded away Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, major discourse started to wonder about the futures of other players on the team, like Ja Morant. While the plan by the Grizzlies with Morant seems to be his staying, he would give his thoughts on his status, especially calling out ESPN’s Stephen […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are a win away from having an NBA championship parade after they scored a pivotal 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder’s Game 5 victory probably would not have been possible without the incredible production of the duo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and […]

When the final buzzer sounded in Oklahoma City, the crowd roared with the kind of electricity only a championship run can bring. The Thunder had just secured a crucial win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. But inside the locker room, the spotlight quickly shifted from the usual star to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams turned in his best postseason performance of the 2024-25 campaign in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gushed over Williams’ dominance in a 120-109 win. The Thunder are now one win away from winning the NBA championship, due in […]

The discourse surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder all playoffs long has been rather confusing. There are times where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s greatness is questioned, which some critics saying that he has his stacked team to thank for his excellent play and eventual MVP coronation. And then on other times, fans are crying out that Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t […]

On Monday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder come to within one win away of hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy, taking a 120-109 victory in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. As is always the case against the Pacers, nothing came easy for the Thunder. Instead, they took the game by […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie sensation Jared McCain was selected to be a media correspondent for the 2025 NBA Finals featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. The series, which is seeing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton battle it out to lead their respective squads to their first NBA Championship, is tied at 2-2 heading into […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a newly named MVP of the NBA and is participating in his first ever NBA Finals this season. Despite the rise to superstardom, he hasn’t forgotten the very fans who come to watch him every game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is known for taking his time to sign autographs for […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have put the Oklahoma City Thunder on his back and taken them through the finish line in his impressive performance against the Indiana Pacers in Game 4, but Jalen Williams helped set the stage. His scoring and facilitating kept the score close before a 12-1 Thunder run closed out […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder preparing for Game 5 after winning Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers last Friday, the key impactful players on the team besides Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are no doubt Jalen Williams. As the Thunder star in Williams has been a key No. 2 option to Gilgeous-Alexander, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst would go so […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the heat of battle right now as their series is tied against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. Game 4 was a big win for the Thunder after trailing in the fourth quarter, but they came back to win late. It was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who put the team […]

For most of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was being held in check by the Indiana Pacers defense, and it looked like the Oklahoma City Thunder were about to go down 3-1 in the series. Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2025 NBA MVP, managed to find a way to unlock himself in the clutch, however. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 fourth-quarter points to salvage Game 4 and his team’s chances to win the NBA Finals, the MVP reminded reporters that it was not by design. Heading into a pivotal Game 5 at the Paycom Center, Gilgeous-Alexander stressed the notion that his team needs […]