NBA Playoffs Articles - Page 7

The New York Knicks are up against it after losing Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers in a 130-121 shootout. New York found ways to score the ball consistently in Game 4, like it has over the rest of the series, but it wasn’t enough to keep up with the potent Pacers offense. To make […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watched All-Star Jalen Williams turn in the most meaningful performance of his career in Game 4’s 128-126 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williams’ 34 points helped push the Thunder to being one win away from reaching the NBA Finals. He finished on an impressive 13-of-24 shooting, including […]

Indiana Pacers star Pascal Siakam made a brutally honest statement about the team’s selfless identity, bringing them to this point in the season. The Pacers were up for the challenge in this critical Game 4 against the New York Knicks, securing a 130-121 victory and 3-1 series lead. Indiana is now one win away from […]

The Indiana Pacers are now just one win away from going to the NBA Finals after a gritty Game 4 win over the New York Knicks at home. Even after the Knicks came back and stole Game 3 in the final minutes, Indiana rebounded with a very impressive 130-121 win to take a 3-1 series […]

When the New York Knicks ousted the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, anything less than an NBA Finals appearance became unsatisfactory. None of that is said to diminish what the Indiana Pacers have accomplished over the last two years. They play with infectious energy and remarkable solidarity, typically level up in clutch time […]

After finding some life in Game 3, securing the win 106-100 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks fell back to earth in a major way in Game 4, dropping the contest 130-121 in an ugly outing that saw Tyrese Haliburton turn in a historic performance. Suddenly, the Knicks’ collective backs […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle gave a blunt statement on Tyrese Haliburton’s historic performance against the New York Knicks. Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals was critical as New York was looking to even the series after a shocking Game 3 comeback win. The Pacers had the lead for most of the game […]

4-time NBA champ and Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal once again stole the spotlight on TNT’s Inside the NBA, turning a routine halftime segment into a viral sensation. As the New York Knicks faced off against the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Shaq decided to showcase his strength by performing […]

Tyrese Haliburton showed the world why he must be considered a superstar player with the way he led the Indiana Pacers to a 130-121 victory against the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals. Haliburton put up 32 points, 13 rebounds, and 15 assists in an all-out masterclass without turning […]

While the famous fans of the New York Knicks have garnered all of the headlines so far during the Eastern Conference Finals, from Spike Lee to Ben Stiller, Timothée Chalamet, and beyond, when the series went back to Indianapolis for Game 3 and 4, the Pacers super fans hat to make their presence known, including […]

The New York Knicks’ season is on the verge of coming to an end as the Indiana Pacers, courtesy of a 130-121 win in Game 4 on Tuesday night, take a 3-1 lead in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals. All night long, the Knicks simply weren’t able to match the Pacers’ energy. To make matters […]

The Indiana Pacers are only one win away from their first trip back to the NBA Finals in 25 years. Coming off a heartbreaking Game 3 defeat in which they allowed the New York Knicks to come back from 20 points down, Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers took care of business in Game 4, starting […]

In the thick of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks are fighting to keep their season alive in the Eastern Conference Finals — but Game 4 was about more than just basketball. After falling to the Indiana Pacers and slipping into a 3-1 series hole, tensions boiled over both on and off the […]

Basketball fans are hyped over the NBA Playoffs, and rightfully so. The dazzling clashes between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers have been so exciting and entertaining that even stars from the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun are getting in on the fandom action. Tina Charles was among the players who offered their Eastern Conference Finals […]

The New York Knicks may have stolen Game 3 from right under the Indiana Pacers’ collective nose, but that was just the start of what they hope is going to be a comeback trail. Karl-Anthony Towns put the Knicks on his back in the fourth quarter of Game 3, and with the Knicks fighting another […]

Just because Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference finals is taking place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, it doesn’t mean that the pair of Ben Stiller and Timothée Chalamet won’t be there to show their support for the New York Knicks in person. The two celebrities were in fact inside the arena, cheering on […]

What makes this year extra special for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is that he gets to play in the  Western Conference Finals alongside his cousin Nickeil Alexander-Walker. The cousins are rising stars in their own right in the NBA, with Alexander-Walker making a name for himself with the Minnesota Thunder and Gilgeous-Alexander being named the league’s MVP […]

The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are engaged in a tense series, with both teams desperately trying to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in two and a half decades. But Charles Barkley firmly believes that all the hard-fought battles will only amount to a consolation prize for whoever emerges victorious […]

There’s been discourse about who the face of the NBA is right now, with LeBron James inching closer and closer to retirement. Many have slated Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards as the next in line. However, Charles Barkley thinks otherwise after he sent ESPN a savage message about who the program should be promoting instead. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a signature playoff win on Monday night, winning a back-and-forth Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. Both teams were blistering hot on offense and traded haymakers all the way into the final seconds. With less than 10 seconds to go, the Timberwolves found themselves […]

The Indiana Pacers will attempt to take a 3-1 series lead in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night. However, Aaron Nesmith is dealing with an ankle injury. So is the guard playing tonight vs. the Knicks? The Pacers are closely monitoring Nesmith’s injury status heading into the game. It is an […]

An Indiana Pacers fan is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stabbing two New York Knicks fans during an altercation at a bar in Carmel, Indiana, on Friday night, according to court documents. The incident occurred while the individuals were watching Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Pacers and Knicks. Max Lewis […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away from going to the NBA Finals after taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. The Thunder dominated the first two games of the series at home, but Minnesota had quite the answer in Game 3. The Timberwolves […]

After dropping 30 points in Game 3, Anthony Edwards managed just 16 in Game 4. In what ended up being a two-point game, many, including ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, believe Edwards’ limited performance directly led to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ downfall against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Despite his quiet night, Edwards […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The scoreboard read 128-126 in favor of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the Minnesota Timberwolves’ postgame messaging told a different story entirely. This wasn’t surrender. This was defiance. Down 3-1 in their playoff series after Monday night’s loss, the Wolves walked into the postgame press conference with quiet but strong determination. Ahead of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance in 13 years with a 128-126 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. The win gave the Thunder a 3-1 series lead, setting the stage for a potential closeout at home in […]

While not a complete homer, former New York Knicks reporter Mike Wise has a good feeling about their odds against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, especially thanks to Madison Square Garden. Wise spoke to ClutchPoints as the Eastern Conference Finals series vs. the Pacers was starting. He was confident that New York […]

One win is all the Oklahoma City Thunder need to reach the NBA Finals. This team, led by 2024-25 NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the has dominated every challenge they have faced all season. Aside from winning 68 games, the Thunder have continued to mature and grow together as the youngest team in the league. That […]

MINNEAPOLIS — After taking a 3-1 lead in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, All-Star Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals. The Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126. After All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the “Free-Throw Merchant” label during his postgame media availability, Williams discussed […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton received high praise on Tuesday when former NBA player Marcus Morris compared him to veteran point guard Chris Paul during an appearance on ESPN’s First Take. “I think we just see him differently. I think we’re just so used to saying a superstar is athletic in a bigger market,” Morris […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now up 3-1 in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves after winning 128-126 in Game 4. After a 42-point loss in Game 3, the Thunder came out and put their foot on the gas to start the game, and never let go. The Timberwolves continued to fight, but in the […]

On the verge of their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012, the Oklahoma City Thunder are inspiring confidence in their fan base. Following a massive Game 4 win to take a 3-1 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Thunder are one victory away from advancing past the Western Conference Finals. As the Thunder traveled back […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-126, and they are now down 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals. They trailed for most of the game, and they were really never able to take control. It was another down performance from Julius Randle, who finished the game with five points and […]

Like all Oklahoma City Thunder fans, Jalen Williams hopes Game 5 will be the final chapter of the Western Conference Finals. After picking up a crucial win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to take a 3-1 series lead, the Thunder return home for a potential closeout affair. Williams believes that Thunder fans will show out in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are so close to making a return to the NBA Finals, somewhere that the franchise last went to in 2012, when the Bolts were still led by the dynamic trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Those three have since each won a Most Valuable Player Award, but one […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have found themselves down 3-1 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder after losing 128-126 in Game 4. The Timberwolves trailed for most of the game but they kept it close, and toward the end, they had a chance to take over, but they didn’t execute. The Timberwolves got big games […]

Based on the basic team stats from Game 4 of the 2025 Western Conference finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night at Target Center in Minnesota, it seemed as though Anthony Edwards and company came away with the victory. The Timberwolves had more rebounds, more takes from the […]

John Calipari was courtside for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, and the Minnesota Timberwolves made sure fans knew it. The team’s official X account shared a photo of the legendary coach with the caption, “legendary coach in the building 👀.” Calipari, now leading Arkansas, was there to support his former players and soak […]

MINNEAPOLIS — After beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126 in Game 4 to command a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals, Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to the Target Center’s hostile environment. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his “Free-throw Merchant” label, a moniker that followed Shai amidst his MVP season and a go-to chant for Timberwolves fans throughout […]