NBA Finals Articles - Page 10

As an undrafted rookie working with first-year assistant coach David Akinyooye, Oklahoma City Thunder veteran guard Lu Dort says it was a pairing that led to Dort becoming an All-Defensive First Team guard in the NBA. Some believe that Dort was snubbed for Defensive Player of the Year and that earning All-Defensive First Team was […]

In an NBA Finals series that features two towering bigs in Indiana Pacers All-Star Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren revealed the keys to limiting the starting center’s production. After Draymond Green debated Holmgren’s importance to the Thunder in contrast to Alex Caruso, Holmgren discussed what goes into limiting Turner. […]

It’s rare for a player in his third NBA season to accomplish the list of accolades that Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams reached in 2024-25. From his first All-Star selection to All-Defensive Second Team and All-NBA Third Team honors, career firsts in the same season, Williams embraces the pressure that comes with high expectations […]

Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton caught everybody’s attention when he was seen limping after Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton struggled throughout much of the 123-107 loss, not doing much damage until the fourth quarter when the game was a blowout. So is Tyrese Haliburton playing in […]

The Indiana Pacers wouldn’t be the same without Tyrese Haliburton and his ability to be clutch. After all, the aura surrounding Haliburton’s Game 1 buzzer-beater against the Oklahoma City Thunder still holds weight.  That, along with other clutch moments, has enabled former NBA player and ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson to coin him “the moment“. In […]

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 […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams addressed comparisons between the current Thunder squad and the 2011-12 team that reached the NBA Finals, led by Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. Speaking to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and other media members on Tuesday ahead of Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Williams acknowledged the narrative […]

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 […]

The Indiana Pacers came into the NBA Finals as huge underdogs against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but after stealing Game 1 on the road, the Pacers have plenty of life. The Thunder did come back and dominate in Game 2 to even up the series, but things are now shifting over to Indiana as the […]

The Indiana Pacers have been on a heater throughout the playoffs, as the team is fighting for a title against the Oklahoma City Thunder right now. Point guard Tyrese Haliburton has emerged as a true superstar, and on Tuesday, he gave all of the credit to head coach Rick Carlisle. While talking with media members […]

The Indiana Pacers suffered a tough 123-107 loss in Game 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, tying the series at 1-1. It was an ugly contest for star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, as he only had five points going into the fourth quarter. However, after the contest, Haliburton was spotted walking with a limp. When […]

Tyrese Haliburton has led the Indiana Pacers to the 2025 NBA Finals, where they’re taking on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Indy’s run to the postseason, combined with Haliburton’s incredibly clutch performances, has led to a number of memes on social media. And you can bet that Tyrese Haliburton has seen all of […]

The Indiana Pacers are looking to bounce back after a humiliating defeat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Pacers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in two back-to-back games at a packed and roaring Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Oklahoma City Thunder marched on a comfortable 123-107 victory over the Pacers, who were way too […]

Amid the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green delivered an intriguing take on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso that could surprise Chet Holmgren fans. After winning Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, Holmgren revealed Caruso as his reliable GOAT. Then, Green pinned them against one another. In terms of who’s most important […]

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 […]

Game 2 of the Finals didn’t go over too well for the Indiana Pacers, as the team suffered a brutal 123-107 loss. However, the series is tied at 1-1 with Game 3 taking place in Indiana. But it appears famed sports analyst Skip Bayless doesn’t have much hope for them, as he delivered a harsh […]

The Indiana Pacers just didn’t bring enough to the table in Game 2 after suffering a 123-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Point guard Tyrese Haliburton struggled a bit as well, as he only scored five points going into the fourth quarter of the contest. While discussing Haliburton’s postgame comments, Richard Jefferson took 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 […]

While the Indiana Pacers look to bounce back from a Game 2 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, there are some aspects regarding contract statuses that could impact the team in the short term. One player that looks to be in contract extension talks with the Pacers is star Myles Turner. As both sides […]

With the Indiana Pacers looking to bounce back in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, there is one player who will have a huge spotlight on him for the rest of the series. It would be a relatively down performance for Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton as he spoke about his […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]