Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton suffers right leg injury in NBA Finals, his father says it’s an Achilles

Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton was starting a move toward the basket, and his right leg didn’t seem to move with him. The ensuing scene was heartbreaking for the Pacers. Haliburton—who was playing with a strained right calf—tumbled to the court in a heap, immediately began punching the floor in frustration, and needed to be helped … Read more

Thunder wins first title since franchise relocation in 2008, beats Pacers in Game 7 of NBA finals

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault, and finally smiled. It was over… the climb was complete. The rebuild is done. The Oklahoma City Thunder is the champion. The best team all season was the best team at the end, bringing the … Read more

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander first since LeBron James in 2012-2013 to win both NBA regular season and Finals MVP in same campaign

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) on Sunday after the Thunder guard helped his side to a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center. “For me this is a win for my family, it’s a win for my friends, it’s a win for everybody that was … Read more

When did Oklahoma City Thunder last win the NBA title?

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA 2025 Finals to win the Larry O’Brien Trophy on Sunday. League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the scoring in front of a raucous home crowd at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center with 29 points and 12 assists. This is the first time … Read more

NBA Finals, Game 5: Thunder hold off Pacers to take 3-2 lead

Jalen Williams starred with 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Indiana Pacers to score a 120-109 victory and move to within one win of clinching the NBA Finals on Monday. An enthralling game-five battle in Oklahoma saw the Pacers climb out of an 18-point first-half hole to get within two points … Read more

NBA Finals, Game 4: Thunder rallies to beat Pacers, levels at 2-2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied for a gritty 111-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers that leveled the NBA Finals at two games apiece on Friday. Frustrated for much of the game by Indiana’s relentless defense, NBA Most Valuable Player Gilgeous-Alexander found a … Read more

NBA Finals, Game 2: Oklahoma City Thunder beats Indiana Pacers to even series

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander learned a lesson to open the NBA Finals. “You can’t just throw the first punch,” Gilgeous-Alexander said after Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the visiting Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. “You’ve got to throw all the punches all night.” Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the Thunder threw plenty of … Read more

NBA Finals — Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers preview, a new champion on the cards

Powered by young star talent and deep rosters, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers open the NBA Finals on Thursday, each trying to bring their city a first-ever crown. Oklahoma City, fancied by oddsmakers after an NBA-high 68 regular-season wins, will host game one in the best-of-seven championship series. Both teams are fast-paced squads … Read more

NBA 2025 roundup: Thunder top Pacers to keep 70-win season within reach

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points as Oklahoma City Thunder beat visiting Indiana Pacers 132-111 on Saturday night for its ninth consecutive victory, keeping alive the chance to become the third team in NBA history to win 70 games. The Thunder, which has 62 victories and eight regular-season games remaining, would need to win all games … Read more