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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 […]

Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals may have been universally regarded as a barnburner, but nearly every fan was in agreement that ESPN’s presentation of the NBA’s biggest matchup of the season was not the best. The series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers had the feel and look of a regular-season […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers as a team not just on a mission to level the series but also to seek retribution for the painful loss they suffered at the hands of the visitors in Game 1. The Thunder made a big statement in […]

The Indiana Pacers have the determination to retain the core that has them in the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. That may include star center Myles Turner. ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania provided valuable insight into what’s going on between Turner and the Pacers. The big man will be an unrestricted free […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently gearing up for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, where they will look to even things up at 1-1 with the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder looked well on their way to taking an early lead in these Finals with their performance during Game 1, but as they’ve been known […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have made it all the way to the 2025 NBA Finals, and the one thing that people were worried about was their inexperience. Though they’re one of the youngest teams in the league, they’ve shown all season that they have the talent to compete with anybody they find themselves matched up […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After blowing a 15-point lead in Game 1’s 101-100 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren hopes to bounce back in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Holmgren’s six-point and six-rebound performance in his NBA Finals debut didn’t sit well with the third-year forward. Chet also addressed head […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 101-100 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren finished with six points, six rebounds, and one block in his NBA Finals debut. For a starter who averaged 18.0 points in the Western Conference Finals, it wasn’t an ideal start. You could say the same about his […]

Over the last few weeks, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been on arguably the best stretch of clutch play in the history of the NBA, hitting four game-winning or game-tying shots over the course of this epic postseason run. The most recent of those shots occurred at the end of Game 1 of the […]

Recently, the Indiana Pacers took a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals thanks to yet another incredible fourth quarter comeback capped off by a Tyrese Haliburton game winner to shock the Oklahoma City Thunder. It’s hard to be too surprised considering this is the fourth time this postseason that the Pacers have won in epic […]

Tyrese Haliburton earned immense praise from NBA legend Dwyane Wade for his heroics in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on June 5. The Pacers star caught wind of the Hall of Famer’s reaction. Haliburton scored 14 points in his Finals debut, but his last shot proved to be […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in the postseason, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault changed his starting lineup in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Instead of starting center Isaiah Hartenstein, he elected to go with Cason Wallace, which begs the question: does Daigneault stick with the new lineup or revert to […]

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 — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s epic fourth-quarter collapse against the Indiana Pacers cost them Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After surrendering a 15-point lead in the final frame, the Thunder unintentionally set the stage for Tyrese Haliburton. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams missed shots on back-to-back possessions, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is embracing the moment—and the pressure—as the Thunder prepare for a pivotal Game 2 showdown against the Pacers. After Oklahoma City’s stunning Game 1 collapse, the 24-year-old is leaning into his leadership role, taking accountability and reinforcing the team’s championship-level expectations for their ongoing Thunder playoff performance. Speaking with […]

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 […]

The Indiana Pacers are in the NBA Finals, but Tyrese Haliburton says the journey has taken more than just skill — it required vulnerability, reflection, and mental fortitude. In a video captured by ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel on X, formerly known as Twitter, Haliburton elaborates on just how much pressure weighed on him throughout the […]

Former NBA champion Metta Sandiford-Artest, widely known as Metta World Peace, voiced his disagreement with LeBron James’ assessment of the Indiana Pacers’ leadership, offering a different perspective ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals. On Saturday, Sandiford-Artest took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to respond to a clip from the Mind the Game […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Chet Holmgren’s struggles in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and delivered a strong defense of the 23-year-old big man while acknowledging the team’s overall underwhelming effort. Ahead of Sunday night’s Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, Daigneault spoke with ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and other members of […]

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. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals to the Indiana Pacers in stunning fashion, and many fans and analysts have tried to pinpoint who exactly is most at fault for the upset defeat. Although there is plenty of praise to go around for the Pacers, who erased another double-digit deficit […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a game where the Indiana Pacers overcame a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton drained the biggest shot of the night. Reminiscent of Aaron Gordon’s game-winner in the Denver Nuggets’ 121-119 victory in Game 1 […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton played hero in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, leading his squad to an epic fourth quarter comeback to take the series opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton hit yet another game-winner in these playoffs, draining a tough three to leave the Thunder fans at Paycom Center in utter […]

The Indiana Pacers continued their run of miracle comebacks in the playoffs following their stunning, 111-110 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After trailing by 15 points, the Pacers rallied back, capped off by a Tyrese Haliburton game-winner, to steal Game 1 and take a 1-0 lead in […]

If there is anyone who knows how Tyrese Haliburton feels about performing in the clutch, it is Reggie Miller. The Pacers legend has quite the track record when it comes to hitting big shots in big moments. So as Miller closely observed Haliburton’s buzzer-beater in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, it shouldn’t come […]

The first game of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder was quite a series opener. The Pacers came back from 15 points down to win off of Tyrese Haliburton’s dramatic buzzer-beater to go up 1-0.  However, it wasn’t enough to draw in enough viewership. Game 1 only averaged 8.91 […]

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 […]

The Indiana Pacers did what they’ve done best all postseason, and came back with seconds left to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Pacers were down for the entire game, but they made sure to make it interesting late in the fourth quarter to steal a game […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder let a 15-point fourth-quarter lead slip away in a 111-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, former NBA forward and ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson offered his take on the collapse, reflecting on what he saw courtside as part of the Game 1 commentary crew. […]

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. […]

There two ways to build a legacy in the NBA. A player can compile so many individual accolades that no one can deny his greatness, or he can prosper in the playoffs. Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is a stellar regular season player, having led the league in assists and earning two All-NBA Third-Team […]

Tyrese Haliburton is going on an absolute tear this postseason. He proved to be one of the most clutch players in the league again on Thursday night after hitting the game-winner in the Indiana Pacers’ 111-110 Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton’s brilliant play has caught the attention of LeBron James, who […]

The Indiana Pacers only led Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder for 0.3 seconds, but that proved to be all they needed, as they walked away with a 111-110 victory when all was said and done thanks to another game-winning shot from Tyrese Haliburton. As he hoisted the ball […]

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 […]

There is no doubt that Indiana Pacers fans are ecstatic following their come-from-behind Game 1 win on Thursday. They trailed the Oklahoma City Thunder by as much as 15 points before staging a comeback that culminated in Tyrese Haliburton’s buzzer-beater to go up 1-0 in the NBA Finals.  But it turns out another Pacers fan […]

Tyrese Haliburton added another clutch moment to his growing postseason resume on Thursday night — and followed it with a pointed message for those who doubted the Indiana Pacers all season long. Haliburton hit the game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds left to lift the Pacers to a 111-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in […]

Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner to open the 2025 NBA Finals did not just captivate Indianapolis; it ignited fans around the globe. International fans could barely contain their excitement as the Indiana Pacers star gave his team a stunning 1-0 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. As the league typically does with big highlights, the NBA released […]