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Pascal Siakam is back on basketball’s biggest stage, and this time, he arrives as the veteran centerpiece of an Indiana Pacers team making its first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years. The Pacers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. ET at the […]

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 […]

The Indiana Pacers recently punched their ticket to the NBA Finals with a resounding Game 6 win over the New York Knicks. John Haliburton, father of Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, was watching from a suite high above the hardwood after a skirmish with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo got him temporarily banned from […]

Nearly the entire sports world was shocked to see the New York Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau. However, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle might’ve been more shocked than anyone else. When discussing New York’s decision to move on from Thibodeau, Carlisle revealed how he initially thought it wasn’t real. The 65-year-old head coach claimed that […]

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 […]

With the Indiana Pacers looking to win the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, it will not be an easy challenge as they’re facing the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. While there could be some X-factors for the Pacers that can hurt the Thunder, there’s one aspect that they need to be […]

Tyrese Haliburton and Chet Holmgren are getting prepared to face off against each other in the NBA Finals, as the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are the last two teams standing. One person who is excited for both Haliburton and Holmgren is Drew Hanlen, who is their trainer and also trains the likes of […]

There is a chance that the 2025 NBA Finals is the only time ESPN utilizes Doris Burke, Mike Breen, and Richard Jefferson together as the commentating trio. At least, according to The Athletic. They published a story talking about Burke, Breen, and Jefferson’s first season together, which was the result of the firings of likes […]

The Indiana Pacers are facing long odds once more in their quest to win the 2025 NBA Finals. The journey keeps on getting tougher and tougher for this Pacers squad, as they will be facing an Oklahoma City Thunder squad that’s won 80 games thus far this season, regular season and playoffs combined. This Thunder […]

Most view the Indiana Pacers as the heavy underdog heading into their 2025 NBA Finals clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and perhaps for good reason. The Thunder have scarcely struggled in this year’s playoffs; they may have been pushed to the brink by the Denver Nuggets, but the Nuggets have perhaps the most difficult […]

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 […]

The Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up to go at it in the NBA Finals on Thursday night and the chatter is ramping up before the series gets going. Both teams are coming off of incredible runs to get to the championship series, though they got there in different ways. The […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault knows his team will have its hands full in trying to contain Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton in the NBA Finals. Daigneault knows Rick Carlisle leads a confident squad, shocking the league with its unanticipated run through the Eastern Conference to face the Thunder. The alpha star has […]

The vibes surrounding the Indiana Pacers appear to be at an all-time high, and why wouldn’t they be? They are still in title contention, although what stands between them and the Larry O’Brien trophy in this year’s edition of the NBA Finals is an Oklahoma City Thunder team that’s won 80 total games thus far […]

The Indiana Pacers are due to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. Indiana flew into OKC on Tuesday, though, and experienced a scary situation in the air due to a tornado warning near the airport. Luckily, the team plane was able to land safely. Initial reports […]

Before facing off in the 2025 NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault paid his respects to Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle. After Daigneault discussed Sam Presti’s relationship influencing the Thunder, he addressed Carlisle guiding his Pacers to beating the New York Knicks 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Mark has a […]

The NBA Finals matchup is set, and unfortunately for the Golden State Warriors, they weren’t able to make it this year. Still, Brandin Podziemski is excited to see the Oklahoma City Thunder go up against the Indiana Pacers. He expects it to be a good series, and he is just happy that he doesn’t have […]

The NBA Finals are set to begin this week between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder were the first team to punch their ticket to the finals after in defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder have been an impressive team all season, and […]

Ahead of Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith offered a candid assessment of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s chances during an appearance on First Take Tuesday morning. With the Thunder set to face the Indiana Pacers, Smith highlighted Oklahoma City’s suffocating defense and depth as the keys to their title […]

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 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are set to face off in the 2025 NBA Finals. One of the best programs the league puts together throughout the Finals are the player correspondents who get to attend and cover an NBA Finals game while getting a taste for the championship-level environment. In the last few […]

For the first time since 2000, the Indiana Pacers find themselves in the NBA Finals. Just one year after shocking many and battling the Boston Celtics in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers have proven their championship pedigree by running things back and becoming one of the final two teams standing. Tyrese Haliburton and […]

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 […]

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 2025 NBA Finals are set, and ESPN Analytics is already playing favorites in a big way. According to their model, the Oklahoma City Thunder have a commanding 75 percent chance of winning the championship against the Indiana Pacers. Naturally, NBA fans had a lot to say. Mixing sarcasm, disbelief, and playoff wariness, they questioned […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have earned a second chance to win their first title since relocating in 2008; 13 years later, they are back in the NBA Finals, and this time, they are as well-positioned as it gets to finally break through. However, their opponent, the Indiana Pacers, is no pushover. In fact, the Pacers […]

Considering how slowly Tyrese Haliburton started the 2024-25 season, it’s a borderline miracle that he and the Indiana Pacers have made it all the way to the 2025 NBA Finals. Haliburton was coming off a banner year in 2024, having broken out in the postseason after pushing the Boston Celtics to a highly competitive series […]

The wait is finally over for Indiana basketball fans. After 25 long years, the Indiana Pacers are back in the NBA Finals. Their prize? A matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have been nothing short of dominant throughout the 2024-25 season. It’s a David-versus-Goliath showdown. This Pacers squad, however, is led by All-Star Tyrese […]

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 NBA Finals MVP is meant to honor the best player at the highest stage of basketball. It is arguably the highest honor a player can earn in the NBA. Recently, another prestigious accolade was created as the league hands out the Larry Bird Trophy and the Magic Johnson Trophy to the best player from […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams sees a lot of his team in Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. After Williams addressed similarities between the Thunder and Pacers, he explained what makes Haliburton a special player. Haliburton, who entered the postseason averaging 18.6 points, posted 21.0 points, 10.3 assists, and 2.5 steals […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In response to Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner’s take, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed the parallels he sees between his team and the Pacers. The Thunder are favored to beat the Pacers in this year’s NBA Finals. The series between two small-market cities, both of which haven’t competed for a […]

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, […]

Golden State Warriors fans thought James Wiseman was going to be the future of the organization when he was drafted second overall in 2020 ahead of high-level talents like LaMelo Ball, Onyeka Okongwu, Deni Avdija, and Tyrese Haliburton. Ultimately, things never worked out with Wiseman, although he was a member of the team’s 2022 championship […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso reflected on the disrespect he receives, defending Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, and his full-circle moment with his head coach, Mark Daigneault. The two have come a long way from the G League to the NBA Finals. When the Chicago Bulls traded Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, […]