The New York Knicks were defeated 4-2 by the Indiana Pacers in this season’s Eastern Conference Finals, preventing them from advancing to the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nonetheless, this marked the team’s first appearance in the conference finals in a quarter of a century. In spite of this significant achievement, the franchise based in New York has …

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on a quest for their inaugural NBA championship. As they strive towards this goal, it is important to compare their current lineup with those of previous championship-winning teams. Here are eight attributes of the 2024-25 squad that reflect the characteristics of historically successful NBA teams. The 2025 Thunder boasted two All-Stars (Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams, under …

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The Indiana Pacers experienced a decline in offensive performance throughout the regular season, ranking alongside the New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers as teams that suffered the most significant decreases in points scored per 100 possessions between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. However, the Pacers’ offense has revitalized in the playoffs, averaging 5.0 more points per 100 possessions compared to …

The nickname ‘Joker’ for Nikola Jokic became evident for a simple reason: it offered an easy way to bypass the complexities of the NBA pronunciation guide. However, its true origin remained a mystery until Mike Miller stepped forward to take credit for inventing one of the most memorable monikers in basketball history. During an episode of Podcast P hosted by …

**Editor’s Note:** For more comprehensive NBA coverage, visit The Athletic. The opinions presented here may not align with those of the NBA or its franchises. *** INDIANAPOLIS — On Saturday night, following their decisive 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6, the Indiana Pacers basked in the moment as stars Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam shared a …