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The 2025 NBA Finals are knotted up at 2-2 heading back to Oklahoma City where the Thunder will host Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. NBA Finals Correspondent Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls is excited to see what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton do to lead their teams to the finish line. Neither team […]

INDIANAPOLIS — With his team’s back against the ropes in an uphill battle, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put the team on his back and crossed the finish line of a gritty Game 4 win against the Indiana Pacers. Gilgeous-Alexander’s clutch performance led the Thunder to even the NBA Finals’ best-of-7 series, 2-2. Erasing […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made a big statement on Friday night, evening the 2025 NBA Finals at 2–2 with a gritty 111–104 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4. In what has become a thrilling and tightly contested series, the Thunder surged ahead in the fourth quarter, powered by more clutch heroics from superstar […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were in desperate need of a momentum shift. After trailing nearly the entire game and facing the threat of falling into a 3–1 series hole, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered far more than just a spark. His electrifying fourth-quarter surge against the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals completely altered […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder evened the NBA Finals at 2–2 with a gritty 111–104 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4. In what has become a thrilling, back-and-forth series, the Thunder surged ahead in the fourth quarter. Regular season MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered clutch heroics at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, while veteran guard Alex Caruso […]

Mark Daigneault had high praises towards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after his clutch performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 111-104 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Friday night. In 40 minutes of action, Gilgeous-Alexander dominated on the scoring front. He finished with a stat line of 35 points, three […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander replicated a Jerry West performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Friday night. In 40 minutes of action, Gilgeous-Alexander dominated on the scoring front. He finished with a stat line of 35 points, three rebounds, three steals, and a block. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were on the ropes during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night before an epic fourth quarter comeback got them right back in the fight. The Thunder outscored the Indiana Pacers 31-17 in the final frame to steal a 111-104 victory in front of the raucous Pacers crowd to […]

Aaron Nesmith fouled out during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The Pacers entered the game with a 2-1 series lead, meaning they were two wins away from securing their first-ever NBA championship. However, the Thunder refused to give […]

The Indiana Pacers are battling it out against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Finals and looking to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. If the Pacers do manage to take firm control of the NBA Finals, a big reason for that will be the defense Andrew Nembhard has […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder are down 2-1 in the NBA Finals to the Indiana Pacers, they desperately need to win Game 4 on Friday to tie up the series and prevent a deep deficit. While the Thunder will have to neutralize the Pacers’ home-court advantage down 2-1, there is a matchup that is predicted […]

The 2025 NBA Finals have been a masterclass. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers do not play in a large market. Despite that, the ratings are still breaking records. The Pacers own a 2-1 lead over the Thunder and host Game 3 on Friday night. Every indication shows that this series could go seven […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

For several seasons, the Charlotte Hornets have been marred with mediocrity as the franchise tries to end its playoff absence. To make matters more interesting, despite being a terrible squad, the team has yet to fully capitalize on the NBA Draft. This year, the Hornets will have another shot in improving their roster, as the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 — 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 […]

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. […]