OKLAHOMA CITY — The Indiana Pacers achieved another impressive victory, this time against the top-rated defense in the league. In the NBA Finals showdown between the Pacers’ offense and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s defense, the Pacers emerged victorious after overcoming a 15-point deficit early in the fourth quarter to secure Game 1 on Thursday. After a lackluster first half where …

**OKLAHOMA CITY** — This encapsulates the essence of the Indiana Pacers: they manage their play with calculated resilience. They falter momentarily, regroup, stay competitive, flirt with the lead, then push the envelope and allow Tyrese Haliburton to close the door firmly behind them. This is their identity—tenacious and unwavering, steered by one of the most clutch performers in the game …

OKLAHOMA CITY— The 2025 NBA Finals kicked off with tipoff occurring shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET. The enthusiastic crowd at Paycom Center erupted into cheers as the Oklahoma City Thunder took to the court, eager to secure their first championship since the franchise’s arrival in 2008. About an hour later, the Indiana Pacers joined the competition. During the first half, …

With just 0.3 seconds remaining, Tyrese Haliburton put Indiana ahead in the game for the very first time. This proved crucial as the Pacers secured a 111-110 victory over the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, having trailed by 15 points in the final quarter. “Bball is just enjoyable,” Haliburton remarked. “There’s nothing like winning.” This marked the …

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — On Thursday night, Cason Wallace received the nod to begin Game 1 of the NBA Finals for the Oklahoma City Thunder, stepping in for Isaiah Hartenstein. Throughout their 16-game journey in the Western Conference playoffs, the Thunder had relied on a consistent starting lineup featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Hartenstein. At …

Before the NBA Finals kicked off with the Indiana Pacers defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1, thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning shot, Adam Silver held his annual press conference. During this event, he addressed a range of topics, including the exciting prospect of launching a new league in Europe, as previously discussed in a joint statement with FIBA …