A pivotal shot that secures victory in the playoffs can become a defining moment in a player’s career, leaving a lasting legacy long after they retire. Tyrese Haliburton is amassing a series of such defining moments during Indiana’s playoff journey, with his most recent contribution occurring during Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on Thursday night. This …

OKLAHOMA CITY – Time has often been measured in intriguing ways. For example, consider how significant a day can be, or the concept of a “New York minute.” The list of time expressions goes on indefinitely. However, it may take an Indianapolis songwriter to truly honor and commemorate that fleeting fragment of time – 0.3 seconds – which dramatically reshaped …

As the race for the NBA Finals MVP unfolds, tension has certainly heightened. One player succeeded, while the other fell short in the dramatic closing seconds of Game 1 between the Pacers and the Thunder. The scoreboard reflected a narrow victory margin of just one point, a detail mirrored in the MVP Ladder for this playoff series, where the difference …

Two days have passed, and we’re still absorbing the excitement of Game 1. **5 STORIES IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀** **June 7, 2025** **Moment Maker:** Delving into Tyrese Haliburton’s remarkable late-game feats **Improbable Indy:** How strategic defensive changes have ignited the Pacers’ historic comebacks **Learning From Defeats:** The Thunder have faced this situation before. Can they rise again? **Game 1 Highlights:** …

Following a joint press conference with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, there has been a notable lull in public discourse regarding NBA Europe for several months. However, in recent days, Silver has re-engaged on the topic, discussing the initiative aimed at expanding basketball’s presence in Europe. He first addressed NBA Europe during the annual press …

**Editor’s note:** For more NBA analysis, check out The Athletic. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the NBA or its franchises. * * * OKLAHOMA CITY—The Indiana Pacers, anxiously awaiting a decision from the NBA Replay Center in Secaucus, N.J., discussed their offensive strategy for when they regained possession against the Oklahoma City Thunder, whether trailing …