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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bad blood rivalries transcend the court when it comes to NBA basketball. Organizations chase NBA Finals appearances and championships; broadcasters chase ratings and market share. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have done both after decades in the league and with TNT’s Inside the NBA show. Shouting matches over the most talented, most popular star who […]

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012, it’s hard not to think what his career could’ve looked like if no team traded him. Sure, the Los Angeles Clippers sent him to OKC, but the Charlotte Hornets had the honor of doing that first back […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

As Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prepares for the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, he will be representing his home country of Canada. While the Thunder guard isn’t looking past the Pacers, he did acknowledge how satisfying it will be to represent Canada with others on either side. Besides Gilgeous-Alexander, there is Indiana […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder look to win the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, the team will still have its hands full as their Eastern Conference opponent has had an impressive playoff run. While Thunder’s Mark Daigneault has shown respect to fellow head coach Rick Carlisle, he would also shout out the entire team […]

Indiana Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton has earned Paul Pierce’s trust over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of their NBA Finals showdown. Haliburton and Gilgeous-Alexander have each propelled their franchises to their first NBA Finals appearances in over a decade. The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in a grueling six-game showdown, while Oklahoma City Thunder dismantled […]

All eyes will be on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton when the NBA Finals tip off on Thursday night. Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers were lead by point guards to the championship round for the first time in nearly a decade. Before what fans hope is an all-time matchup, both young stars […]

After months of competition, there remain only two teams as the 2025 NBA Finals are set to tip off on Thursday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Indiana Pacers in a series featuring two of the most electric and complete teams on both ends of the floor led by superstar point guards […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is impressed by what he sees from the Indiana Pacers. Gilgeous-Alexander sees a team that is willing to pick up the pace. “They play fast. They’re stubborn in the way they play,” Gilgeous-Alexander said, per The Oklahoman. “They play like that no matter the game, no matter the environment, […]

The NBA Finals matchup is set as the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers are the last two teams remaining in the NBA Playoffs. Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers took down the New York Knicks in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals, and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a win […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will play their most anticipated game since June 12, 2012. The franchise returns to the NBA Finals spotlight come Thursday. This time the Indiana Pacers stand in the way for the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso and company. The last Thunder team featured veterans with previous title winning […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has already had an incredible season, and he is close to capping it off with an NBA Championship. The Oklahoma City Thunder took down the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, and they are now four wins away from winning it all. SGA has already won MVP, WCF MVP, and he is […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the NBA Finals, and with the season that they had this year, it should be no surprise that they made it this far. They’ll be going up against the Indiana Pacers, and early predictions show that the Thunder have a huge advantage. The Thunder have the better team, but […]

In the modern NBA, the league has been more global than ever, especially with the influx of international talent. As a result, it isn’t surprising that the rest of the world has been slowly closing the gap, basketball-wise. But while international faces have continued to grow quantitively in the league, a handful have even marked […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. It is far from an ordinary championship matchup. Nobody is surprised that the Thunder are here, as Sam Presti executed one of the greatest rebuilds in sports history, which led to Oklahoma City winning 68 games in the regular season. Even so, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are back where their fans have long dreamed they’d be: the NBA Finals. For the first time since 2012, OKC is set to battle for the championship. This will cap off one of the most remarkable seasons in recent NBA history. The Thunder flexed their might in the Western Conference Finals, […]

Paul George has long been one of the best players in the NBA, but playoff success has somewhat eluded him throughout his career. George was able to lead the Indiana Pacers to some deep playoff runs early in his career, but LeBron James and the Miami Heat prevented him from reaching the NBA Finals. After […]

If the Oklahoma City Thunder win the 2025 NBA championship, the history books will remember them as a juggernaut that punished opponents on both ends of the floor. Their depth and camaraderie will command national attention, and analysts will dub their organizational approach as the blueprint that all other small-market franchises should follow. That would […]

Prior to the NBA Draft, basketball fans usually have an idea on which prospects would transform into NBA stars. Especially with analysis, mixed tapes, and experts freely expressing their predictions, determining a player’s ceiling has been more advanced than ever. However, while scouting reports and social media can still affect a player’s trajectory, some find […]

With the New York Knicks looking to force a Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers, the team would have a solid outing in Game 5 as they had a 3-1 series deficit coming into it. After some momentum for the Knicks after winning Game 5, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith would speak on “First Take” […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has garnered a lot of attention with his ability to draw fouls. While it’s annoyed NBA fans to the point that they are calling him a “foul merchant,” Philadelphia 76ers wing Paul George chimed in with his thoughts. Gilgeous-Alexander has been elite at getting to the free-throw line, […]

All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals, beating Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves and drawing high praise from Fox Sports One’s Paul Pierce. After Pierce watched Gilgeous-Alexander post MVP numbers against the Timberwolves to win 4-2 in the Western Conference Finals, the Hall of Fame forward turned analyst […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not done getting Oklahoma City Thunder fans excited about their return to the NBA Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder back to the biggest stage of NBA basketball after blowing out the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. It allowed them to win the series in five games, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading to the NBA Finals, and it doesn’t seem like a surprise by how they’ve been playing all season. Not only have they played at a high level, but they also have a star player in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who seems to be ready for the big moment. Gilgeous-Alexander won the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As the Oklahoma City Thunder’s celebration continued, the Western Conference Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his All-Star teammate Jalen Williams shared a funny moment live on national TV. Following head coach Mark Daigneault calling his team ‘idiots’ during his speech while accepting the Western Conference championship, Williams demonstrated the kind of goofy […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, who steamrolled their way to 68 wins during the regular season, are defying expectations by carrying that dominance into the playoffs—a time when the pace slows, possessions are harder to come by, and physicality ramps up. Their 124-94 demolition of the Timberwolves on Wednesday marked their fourth postseason victory by at […]