NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 3

New York KnicksWhat Knicks' next coach must do to be successful

The New York Knicks parted ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau. The firing came despite the fact that he led New York to its first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years, as well as Thibodeau having three years remaining on his contract. But the Knicks were obviously displeased with Thibodeau and his inflexibility with […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Mark Daigneault on Tyrese Haliburton's 'unique' impact before NBA Finals

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 […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Mark Daigneault reveals deep respect for Rick Carlisle before NBA Finals

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 […]

New York KnicksWarriors' Brandin Podziemski shades Knicks with Pacers NBA Finals admission

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 […]

Oklahoma City ThunderStephen A. Smith gets brutally honest on Thunder's NBA Finals outlook

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 […]

Indiana PacersPacers rumors: Myles Turner close to contract extension amid NBA Finals run

As fans make predictions around the Indiana Pacers reaching the NBA Finals to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, some analysts are looking to the near future in how the team will approach the offseason. With some theorizing whether the Pacers will cheap out on the roster, one player who’s an interesting part of this […]

Oklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City Thunder fatal flaw that will doom them in 2025 NBA Finals vs. Pacers

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 […]

New York KnicksKnicks' Karl-Anthony Towns makes promise to fans after ECF loss

New York Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns is pledging to fans that the club will continue to have success. Towns posted a message to social media. “This city. These fans. Thank you. The best is yet to come,” Towns said on X, formerly Twitter. This city. These fans. Thank you. The best is yet to […]

New York KnicksKnicks disturbed by apparent hotel prank on night before Game 6 vs. Pacers

The New York Knicks were the victims of an apparent hotel prank the night before their Game 6 elimination loss to the Indiana Pacers. New York had an epic run this postseason, making it to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. Jalen Brunson was once again the centerpiece behind the franchise’s […]

New York KnicksOG Anunoby sends 6-word message to Knicks after failed title bid

Despite going through postseason heartbreak, OG Anunoby continues to be proud of representing the New York Knicks. Anunoby is fresh off of helping the Knicks make a deep postseason run. They won the first two rounds, beating the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics in six games each. As a result, they made the Eastern Conference […]

Oklahoma City ThunderShai Gilgeous-Alexander bold predictions for 2025 NBA Finals vs. Pacers

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 ThunderShai Gilgeous Alexander's Thunder legacy earns bold declaration from Paul Pierce

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 […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Jalen Williams reveals why confidence is key for Tyrese Haliburton

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 […]

Indiana PacersKendrick Perkins reveals why Pacers' Pascal Siakam, not Tyrese Haliburton, deserved ECF MVP

Despite the Indiana Pacers advancing to the NBA Finals after beating the New York Knicks to win the Eastern Conference, part of the conversation has surrounded the winner of the series MVP. As Pacers star Pascal Siakam won the Larry Bird Trophy over teammate Tyrese Haliburton, one person who gave their opinion on the matter […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Jalen Williams responds to Myles Turner's powerful take

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 […]

New York KnicksBill Simmons drops glass half empty take heading into Knicks' offseason

The New York Knicks had a good season and a good run in the NBA Playoffs, but it came to an end on Saturday with a loss against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks have a very talented roster, and they pulled off some miraculous wins during their […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThe 'weak link' secret to Thunder's historically elite defense

OKLAHOMA CITY — When Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein inked a three-year, $87 million contract, he knew he had an opportunity to compete for a championship in 2024-25. It factored into his decision-making process as a free agent. Hartenstein knew adding him to a talented Thunder defense, featuring All-Star forward Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Alex Caruso reflects on G-League path with Mark Daigneault to NBA Finals

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, […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Alex Caruso gets real on being disrespected by opponents

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso reflected on his reputation in the NBA. As a seasoned veteran making his second NBA Finals appearance, Caruso looked back on defending Nikola Jokic in the Thunder’s second-round series. Then, he addressed whether he feels disrespected by opposing teams. The hosts asked Caruso if he feels disrespected when he’s […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Alex Caruso was ready to 'die on court' vs. Nikola Jokic

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso played a significant role in defending Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic. In the Thunder’s tightly-contested series against the Nuggets, Oklahoma City heightened its focus on both ends of the floor. After battling a Game 7 against Jokic and the Nuggets, Caruso needed extended time to recover. Caruso admitted that […]

Indiana PacersFormer player 'wasn't as surprised' at Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton's ECF MVP snub

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton losing the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player award to Pascal Siakam continue to be a major talking point in the basketball realm. That topic has been a solid filler, as everyone waits for the 2025 NBA Finals to commence. Many believe that Haliburton should have bagged the Larry […]

Indiana PacersTyrese Haliburton's classy trophy gesture to Pascal Siakam after Pacers' ECF win

There may be a video circling around showing Tyrese Haliburton expecting himself to be the recipient of the Eastern Conference Finals MVP honors (and not winning after the award was given to Pascal Siakam), but make no mistake about it, the Indiana Pacers have as harmonious of a locker room as it can get. It’s […]

Indiana PacersMagic Johnson gets real about Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton's dominance vs. Knicks

Tyrese Haliburton played at a high level in the Indiana Pacers’ Eastern Conference Finals series win over the New York Knicks. This resulted in NBA legend Magic Johnson having high remarks for the star guard. Throughout the six-game series, Haliburton averaged 21 points, 10.5 assists, six rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game. He shot 45.5% […]

New York KnicksNew York Knicks most to blame for ECF loss to Pacers

The New York Knicks’ 2024-25 season came to a bitter end on Saturday night. The Indiana Pacers closed out the Eastern Conference Finals in six games with a decisive 125-108 victory. Madison Square Garden became the backdrop of a team falling short in the biggest moment. The Knicks, who had overcome adversity all year long, […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Myles Turner takes savage shot at Knicks with 'Family Guy' post

Indiana Pacers star Myles Turner wasn’t done taking shots at the New York Knicks after beating them in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers took down the Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 to win the series and advance to the 2025 NBA Finals. It marks the first time that Indiana returned to the biggest stage […]

NBAThunder-Pacers NBA Finals brings first since Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving

For the first time since the Cleveland Cavs’ Kyrie Irving and the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry met in 2017, two All-NBA guards will square off in the NBA Finals. Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 125-108 in Saturday’s series-clinching Game 6 win. Haliburton and the Pacers won the Eastern […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Tyrese Haliburton trolls Knicks, fans with hype video

At the start of these playoffs, Tyrese Haliburton was voted the most overrated player in the NBA by his peers in an anonymous poll. Now, he has led the Indiana Pacers to the NBA Finals after knocking off the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Following Game 6 in Indiana, a 125-108 Pacers […]

Indiana PacersPacers center Myles Turner's 'unsexy' mic drop to all the doubters

Even as the Indiana Pacers advance to the 2025 NBA Finals, Myles Turner knows they are still not a big-market team. But after beating the New York Knicks to clinch the Eastern Conference Finals, the center knows his team does not need attention to “get results.” After the win, Turner said he sees fans acknowledging […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren opens up about brutal hip injury recovery

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren couldn’t walk for two months after suffering a hip injury 10 games into the regular season. It was a brutal setback for Holmgren, showing signs of an All-Star caliber campaign before he was ultimately sidelined for 50 regular-season games ahead of his return. Heading into his […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Tyrese Haliburton 'overrated thing' declared dead

As the Indiana Pacers won the Eastern Conference Finals over the New York Knicks in six games, the spotlight is on star Tyrese Haliburton and the narrative that came along with him. With the Pacers guard labeled as overrated by many, including by his peers via a poll from The Athletic, teammate Myles Turner would […]

Indiana PacersHow Pacers' Jalen Brunson stopper changed Game 6

The Indiana Pacers’ offense blew the New York Knicks away in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but their suffocating defense truly clinched the historic win. While Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam shone offensively, they would not have won the series without Andrew Nembhard’s defense on Jalen Brunson. Brunson scored a series-low 19 points […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Pascal Siakam had no idea there's an ECF MVP trophy

The Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA Finals, and Pascal Siakam is taking some hardware with him. After the Pacers’ decisive Game 6 victory, Siakam was named the Eastern Conference Finals Most Valuable Player and awarded the Larry Bird Trophy, fittingly, in Bird’s home state of Indiana and as part of the team Bird […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Tyrese Haliburton roasts Obi Toppin after clinching NBA Finals trip

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton roasted Obi Toppin after clinching a trip to the NBA Finals. It was another group effort for the Eastern Conference’s No. 4 seed on Saturday in this 125-108 Game 6 win over the New York Knicks. The Pacers have won the Eastern Conference crown for the first time since 2000, […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Tyrese Haliburton reacts to Pascal Siakam winning ECF MVP over him

The Indiana Pacers completed an improbable run through the Eastern Conference on Saturday night, beating the New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 of the conference finals to punch their ticket to the 2025 NBA Finals. Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam led the way in the upset, but it was pretty stunning when Siakam was […]

New York KnicksKnicks rumors: 2 key people in Tom Thibodeau's corner amid calls for firing

The New York Knicks will feel like they missed a big opportunity to advance to the NBA Finals, as they are headed home after a 125-108 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks came into the series with home-court advantage, but two straight losses at Madison Square […]

Boston CelticsCeltics legend Paul Pierce gets last laugh with Knicks callout after ECF loss

The Boston Celtics saw their hopes of repeating as champions come to an end when they were defeated by the New York Knicks in six games during their Eastern Conference semifinals series. While New York was happy to send their longtime rival home for the season, franchise legend Paul Pierce made it clear that he […]

NBAShaq, Kenny Smith drop F-bomb warnings to ESPN

There’s no doubt that hosts TNT’s “Inside the NBA” hosts Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Ernie Johnson made the final broadcast of the beloved program a memorable one as the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks on Saturday in Game 6 125-108. Along the way, O’Neal didn’t hold back on the broadcast’s […]

New York KnicksKnicks' Karl-Anthony Towns gets emotional gushing over Jalen Brunson after ECF loss

The New York Knicks were eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. With still some hope left after winning Game 5, the Knicks came to play in the first half, but the Pacers blitzed them coming out of halftime, and it was over from […]

Indiana PacersThe moment Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton thought he was winning ECF MVP

Against all odds, the Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA Finals. Tyrese Haliburton and company clinched their spot in the championship round with a convincing 125-108 win in Game 6 over the New York Knicks on Sunday night. As the team celebrated on the floor, the assumption by many was that Haliburton would be […]

New York KnicksMagic Johnson reveals why Knicks lost ECF to Pacers

NBA legend Magic Johnson is giving his opinion on why the New York Knicks lost the Eastern Conference Finals. Johnson says that the Knicks weren’t able to get their stars going in Game 6. “The New York Knicks lost Game 6 because their two superstars Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony-Towns didn’t play well. They also […]

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