NBA Finals Articles - Page 2

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins energized fans at the team’s NBA championship rally. Wiggins proudly defended his team and franchise, after the club won the title. “It was a point where they tried to call us ‘the blackhole of the NBA.’ Boo! But 4 years later, when they mention the [OKC] Thunder organization… they […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might be the most popular person in that city right now. Gilgeous-Alexander helped lead the Thunder to a NBA Championship in recent days. At the team’s parade on Tuesday, he was showered with MVP chants from fans. “MVP” chants are ROARING for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the Thunder championship parade […]

On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated their recent NBA Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers with a parade through the city. It’s been a long time coming for fans of the Thunder, who suffered through years of playoff heartbreak during the Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook era but have finally seen their team break […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort has come a long way from an undrafted prospect to an NBA champion. Like his coach, Mark Daigneault, and some of his teammates, Dort’s journey began in the G League with the Oklahoma City Blue. Similar to Isaiah Hartenstein’s path through the G League, Lu made […]

The Indiana Pacers’ storybook 2025 postseason run ended in heartbreak Sunday night with a 103–91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. It marked the franchise’s first Finals appearance since 2000 and concluded a remarkable stretch that saw Indiana defy expectations and reach the championship stage despite entering the […]

It was arguably the most heartbreaking sight of the NBA Finals. The moment when Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7  left fans shaken. One of those fans was fellow NBA player Paul George. The 76ers guard emphatically stated on his podcast, Podcast P with Paul George, he knew how bad […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams’ affinity for Kobe Bryant is no secret. He grew up a fan of the late Lakers legend and was excited about playing in Los Angeles at the Staples Center, now the Crypto.com Center. After winning the NBA championship, Williams walked into the Thunder’s parade donning a shirt emblazoned with […]

NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is eternally grateful for all it took for the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA title. A journey he looks forward to telling his baby son, Ares Alexander, one day. On Tuesday, Alexander spoke movingly on ESPN about what the championship means to him as a father, per Hoops Hype. […]

Jim Calhoun has seen legends rise. He has coached some of the biggest names in college basketball and built UConn into a powerhouse. But even with all the banners hanging in Storrs, there is one name Calhoun believes still deserves a spotlight. That name is Mark Daigneault. Before leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to an […]

There are moments in sports that stop everything. Not because of a game-winning shot or a buzzer-beater but because reality hits harder than any play ever could. That was the case in Game 7 of the NBA Finals when Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton collapsed early in the first quarter. The energy inside the arena […]

Chet Holmgren grabbed the attention of fans with a social media post following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA Finals victory. Holmgren had a solid performance in the deciding Game 7 on Sunday night. In 31 minutes of action, he finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, five blocks, and a steal. He shot 6-of-8 from the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have finally won an NBA championship, and it’s thanks in large part to what an elite defensive team general manager Sam Presti has built around MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. This past offseason, the Thunder put the finishing touches on what was already a top-seeded team in the Western Conference, bringing in both […]

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has an incredible support system as he begins the first stage of his recovery from a torn Achilles. His girlfriend Jade Jones is no exception. Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon midway through the first quarter of Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Pacers and Oklahoma City […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Fresh off their first NBA championship, the future looks brighter than ever for Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. Wrapping up their third NBA season by helping the Thunder win its first title in franchise history, Williams was driven to tears after Game 7. Then, after many setbacks that […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made NBA history in more ways than one on Sunday night. Not only did OKC win the 2025 NBA Finals in a thrilling seven-game series over the Indiana Pacers, but they also had a player make league history in a way that might never be repeated. Serbian point guard Nikola Topic […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder won the championship after beating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, one of the driving forces behind the team’s success, besides Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is his partner in crime, Jalen Williams. With the Thunder star emotional after the title win, he would reflect on the season as […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As the clock wound down to zero in Game 7 of a 103-91 championship-clinching win against the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams’ eyes filled up with tears of joy. Earning his first NBA championship in his third season, Williams made sure all of his teammates celebrated bringing home the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have finally climbed the mountain. The Thunder won its first NBA Championship in franchise history on Sunday night, beating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, 103-91. The game was somewhat marred by the devastating Tyrese Haliburton Achilles injury. But that did not stop fans and celebrities from […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After capturing his first NBA championship in Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star and NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showered the front office with appreciation for a remarkable journey. Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA Finals MVP award tops a campaign that only Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan and centers Kareem […]

Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn achilles and left the game injured in the first quarter. As a result, the Indiana Pacers missed out on the NBA Finals trophy after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7. Therefore, the runners-up have now officially entered the offseason, looking to add much-needed depth […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are champions, and guard Alex Caruso earns his second ring of his career. Shortly after winning the title, Caruso acknowledged his first championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020 when the team won it in the bubble. However, he shaded the organization, which stirred some L.A. fans into calling him […]

The guard of the New York Knicks, Josh Hart, wasn’t on the court for the 2025 NBA Finals, but he still made headlines just moments into Game 7 — and not for the reasons he had hoped. When Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton went down with a serious injury early in the first quarter, Hart […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star and NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was making his way to his press conference after eliminating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, head coach Rick Carlisle stopped him in his tracks. Add Finals MVP to Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic 2024-25 campaign, joining a rare group […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder completed their ultimate goal by bringing their franchise its first NBA Championship. Superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also made history by becoming just the fourth player ever to win Regular Season MVP, Finals MVP, and the scoring title in the same season. Almost immediately after the final buzzer sounded, SGA was ready for […]

As the fear had been that Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton had an Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the extent of the injury would be confirmed by Shams Charania of ESPN. With the sports world reacting to Haliburton’s injury, Charania would report that the point guard has “sustained a torn right […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After winning the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, 4-3, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren delivered a memorable line amidst celebrating the franchise’s first championship. It was related to his hip injury sustained during the regular season and the lengthy road to recovery that followed. Holmgren missed 50 games, returning […]

The Indiana Pacers came up a game short of winning the NBA Finals for the first time in their franchise history, as they suffered a 103-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 on Sunday night. After the game, Obi Toppin placed the blame for the defeat on himself, citing his inability to […]

The Indiana Pacers’ first NBA Finals Game 7 seemingly was not meant to be a happy one. After beating up on the Oklahoma City Thunder and forcing a Game 7 back in Indiana, having previously won another game in Indiana and Game 1 on the road to start the series, on Sunday, the Pacers were […]

The Indiana Pacers improbably got within one game of winning an NBA Championship, but they fell just short of their dream on Sunday night. In a crushing loss for more reasons than one, the Oklahoma City Thunder took Game 7 of the NBA Finals 103-91 and lifted the Larry O’Brien Trophy in front of their […]

After Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury early into Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the team ultimately lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but arguably the biggest headline was around the status of the point guard. As the sports world has been reacting to the injury of the Pacers’ point guard, […]

Even if he helped beat his favorite team, New York Knicks fan Ben Stiller had kind words for Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers after the two-time All-Star’s injury and NBA Finals loss. He took to X, formerly Twitter, after the game to congratulate the Oklahoma City Thunder on their NBA Championship, as well as […]

The celebration is on for the Oklahoma City Thunder after they picked up a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Sunday night. While the team popped the champagne bottles and let the drinks flow, it wasn’t all positive for Jaylin Williams, who didn’t appear to be […]

The 2025 NBA Finals started with Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller filled with hope that his former team would finally be able to win its first NBA championship. It did not turn out that way, as Indiana fell prey to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games. What Miller did not likely expect was that he […]

One of the reasons why the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Alex Caruso last June was to help them learn how to become a championship team. He held up his end of the bargain, displaying invaluable leadership and defensive tenacity in the regular season and tallying 10 points and three steals in Game 7 of the […]

Like all fans of the Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton, rising WWE star Bronson Reed was devastated by his Game 7 injury in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his well wishes for Haliburton. “Feel for Haliburton,” Reed wrote on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Fans […]

The Indiana Pacers had a tough ending to their otherwise outstanding 2024-25 NBA season. On the cusp of bringing home the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship and needing just a win on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder to complete that mission, Indiana appeared to be ready to shock the home team — and the world, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder prevailed in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, giving them their first championship in franchise history. However, after the win, the Thunder didn’t exactly have a crazy celebration, and according to general manager Sam Presti, there’s a simple reason why that’s the case. After earning the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were victorious over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Sunday night, with superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander unsurprisingly taking home Finals MVP for his squad. After the game, Gilgeous-Alexander earned a new label from his veteran backcourt running mate, Alex Caruso, that will certainly catch fans’ […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder captured their first NBA championship, Scottie Pippen did what only a six-time champion could do. He congratulated the new kings of the league with a casual, confident flex that sent the internet buzzing. On Instagram, Pippen posted an AI-generated image of himself seated in front of a laptop, wearing his […]