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Why Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon played with hamstring strain in Game 7 loss Thunder: Gordon suffered a left hamstring strain late in Game 6 of the second-round playoff ...
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Why Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon played with hamstring strain in Game 7 loss ...
NBA injury update: Denver starter is doubtful for Game 7 vs. Oklahoma City: The Nuggets and Thunder play Sunday in a Western Conference semifinal ...
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NBA injury update: Denver starter is doubtful for Game 7 vs. Oklahoma City
Report: Nuggets' Aaron Gordon won't play in Sunday's Game 7 vs. Thunder: Aaron Gordon has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will need several ...
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Report: Nuggets' Aaron Gordon won't play in Sunday's Game 7 vs. Thunder
Is Aaron Gordon playing Game 7? Nuggets standout questionable with left hamstring strain
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Is Aaron Gordon playing Game 7? Nuggets standout questionable with left ...
Nuggets Receive Disappointing Aaron Gordon Injury News Ahead of Game 7 vs. Thunder
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Nuggets Receive Disappointing Aaron Gordon Injury News Ahead of Game 7 vs ...
Sources -- Nuggets' Aaron Gordon (hamstring) in doubt for Game 7 - ESPN: Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is in doubt for Sunday's Game 7 after being diagnosed with ...
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Sources -- Nuggets' Aaron Gordon (hamstring) in doubt for Game 7 - ESPN
Nuggets aim to stun Thunder in Game 7: After forcing Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinals, the Nuggets have a chance to eliminate the top seed Thunder ...
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Nuggets aim to stun Thunder in Game 7
Aaron Gordon injury update: Nuggets star has hamstring injury, Game 7 status up in the air
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Aaron Gordon injury update: Nuggets star has hamstring injury ...
Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon diagnosed with hamstring strain ahead of Game 7 at Thunder, source says
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Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon diagnosed with hamstring strain ahead of Game 7 at ...
NBA: Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon doubtful for Game 7 vs Thunder: DENVER — Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has a strained left hamstring and his availability is in ...
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NBA: Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon doubtful for Game 7 vs Thunder
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Thunder Rally to Even NBA Finals Series at 2-2
Oklahoma City overcame a late 10-point deficit to win Game 4 on June 13, tying the Finals at two games each.
Key FactsJun 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The Oklahoma City Thunder erased a 10-point late deficit and defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-104 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with 35 points, scoring 15 of the final 16 points and sinking crucial free throws in the last minutes.

  • Indiana failed to score a field goal after holding a 103-99 lead with just over three minutes remaining.

  • Game 5 is scheduled for June 16 in Oklahoma City, with 74.2% of teams winning the series after securing Game 5.
  • We knew it [was a must-win] when we woke up this morning.
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told ABC after the game, reflecting on the importance of the victory for the Thunder.
Thunder move one win from first NBA title in 46 years after holding off Pacers: Oklahoma City moved within one win of their first NBA championship in 46 years on ...
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Thunder move one win from first NBA title in 46 years after holding off ...
Tyrese Haliburton Hits Incredible Game-Winning Shot In Game 1 of the NBA Finals: Haliburton hit a game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds left in Game 1 of the NBA ...
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Tyrese Haliburton Hits Incredible Game-Winning Shot In Game 1 of the NBA ...
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Pacers Triumph in Thrilling NBA Finals Comeback
Indiana erased a 15-point deficit late in Game 1 to edge Oklahoma City 111-110 in the 2025 NBA Finals opener.
Key FactsJun 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Tyrese Haliburton sank a 21-foot jumper with 0.3 seconds left, marking Indiana’s only lead during the game.

  • This rally matched the largest fourth-quarter comeback in an NBA Finals game since 2011.

  • Pacers coach Rick Carlisle previously led a similar comeback with Dallas in the 2011 Finals.

  • Despite 25 turnovers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 38 points, Indiana secured a narrow victory.
  • “Man, basketball’s fun. Winning is fun.”Tyrese Haliburton, after hitting the game-winning shot in the NBA Finals.
Fans React to Bizarre Pacers-Thunder Broadcast Glitch Featuring Spooky Graphic: ABC's broadcast of Game 4 suffered an odd broadcasting error in the first quarter ...
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Fans React to Bizarre Pacers-Thunder Broadcast Glitch Featuring Spooky ...
Hard Knock Life: Jay-Z loses $1 million bet on Thunder to win in 5 games: Jay-Z bet $1 million on OKC to win in exactly five games. With the Pacers up 2-1 in the ...
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Hard Knock Life: Jay-Z loses $1 million bet on Thunder to win in 5 games
Jay-Z Places $1M Bet on SGA, Thunder to Win NBA Finals, Beat Pacers in 5 Games: Jay-Z will be taking a seven-figure hit if the Oklahoma City Thunder don't ...
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Jay-Z Places $1M Bet on SGA, Thunder to Win NBA Finals, Beat Pacers in 5 ...
Pacers, Thunder Get Into It After Flagrant Obi Toppin Foul on Alex Caruso: Game 4 intensity just went up a notch.
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Pacers, Thunder Get Into It After Flagrant Obi Toppin Foul on Alex Caruso
Pacers' fans dressed like 'Dumb and Dumber' at NBA Finals Game 4 vs Thunder: The fans wore outfits from the movie "Dumb and Dumber" with cutouts of Stephen A ...
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Pacers' fans dressed like 'Dumb and Dumber' at NBA Finals Game 4 vs ...
Thrilling Pacers run Knicks ragged, reach first NBA Finals in 25 years: Indiana pulled away from New York in Game 6 on Saturday night, setting up a matchup with ...
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Thrilling Pacers run Knicks ragged, reach first NBA Finals in 25 years
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Pacers Advance to NBA Finals After 25 Years
Indiana defeated the Knicks 125-108 to reach the Finals, with Game 1 against the Thunder set for Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Key FactsJun 01 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The Indiana Pacers secured their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000 by winning Game 6 over the Knicks 125-108.

  • Pascal Siakam led the team with 31 points and earned the Conference Finals MVP honors by a narrow media vote.

  • Tyrese Haliburton delivered a crucial fourth-quarter performance with 21 points and 13 assists to seal the victory.

  • Indiana’s relentless full-court pressure forced 18 Knicks turnovers, disrupting their offense and controlling the game's pace.
  • I can’t put into words how special this is.Tyrese Haliburton, the face of the Pacers, after winning Game 6 against the Knicks.
Sonics love transcends Thunder hate at Ballard sports bar’s watch party: Sonics fans held a Thunder hate-watch party for Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Mike's Chili ...
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Sonics love transcends Thunder hate at Ballard sports bar’s watch party
NBA Finals Game 6 creates historic moment for small-market teams, zealous fans: The Thunder are one win from their first NBA title since the team moved from ...
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NBA Finals Game 6 creates historic moment for small-market teams ...
Williams, SGA score big as OKC beat Pacers to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead: Oklahoma have one hand on the trophy after a win 120-109 over Indiana ...
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Williams, SGA score big as OKC beat Pacers to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead
Isaiah Hartenstein to start for Thunder vs Pacers in NBA Finals Game 4: Isaiah Hartenstein will start over Cason Wallace for the Thunder against the Pacers in ...
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Isaiah Hartenstein to start for Thunder vs Pacers in NBA Finals Game 4
OKC Thunder to get first shot at buying, developing Paycom Center property: If the team ownership buys the current arena site, it would be responsible for ...
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OKC Thunder to get first shot at buying, developing Paycom Center property
NBA Finals Game 2 box score, stats: OKC Thunder ties up series vs Indiana Pacers: The Oklahoma City Thunder ensured that its 23-point lead couldn’t be overcome ...
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NBA Finals Game 2 box score, stats: OKC Thunder ties up series vs Indiana ...
Russell Westbrook Reportedly Declines $3.5M Nuggets Contract Option Before Free Agency
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Russell Westbrook Reportedly Declines $3.5M Nuggets Contract Option Before ...
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Westbrook to Become Free Agent on June 30
Russell Westbrook declined his $3.4M option and will enter free agency after recovering from hand surgery this offseason.
Key FactsJun 13 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Russell Westbrook chose not to exercise his $3.4 million player option, making him an unrestricted free agent on June 30.

  • Following this decision, Denver has twelve players signed and is $10.6 million below the NBA's second salary cap apron.

  • The former MVP recently had surgery to fix two fractured bones in his right hand.

  • Westbrook averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds during the regular season as Denver finished 50-32 and exited in Round 2 of the playoffs.
Fans rock Thunder-inspired haircuts to show their team spirit during NBA Finals: Barbers and stylists, led by Corey "Scissorhands" Sutter gave Thunder-themed ...
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Fans rock Thunder-inspired haircuts to show their team spirit during NBA ...
How the Pacers recaptured their identity to pull ahead in the Finals: Even though their remarkable Game 1 comeback win followed what's become a familiar playoff ...
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How the Pacers recaptured their identity to pull ahead in the Finals
When is Thunder vs Pacers NBA Finals Game 2? Time, TV schedule for OKC-Indiana: What time is NBA Finals Game 2 for OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers? Here's how to ...
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When is Thunder vs Pacers NBA Finals Game 2? Time, TV schedule for ...
Oklahoma City Thunder one win away from NBA title: Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from securing the NBA basketball title after a 120-109 win over the ...
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Oklahoma City Thunder one win away from NBA title
Game 3: Pacers rally in the 4th, beat Thunder 116-107 to take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
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Game 3: Pacers rally in the 4th, beat Thunder 116-107 to take 2-1 lead in ...
Charles Barkley Declares NBA Finals 'A Wrap' After Thunder's Comeback Win vs. Pacers
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Charles Barkley Declares NBA Finals 'A Wrap' After Thunder's Comeback Win ...
Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander only scratching surface of playmaking potential: In normal circumstances, the Thunder's resume would suggest a finished product ...
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Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander only scratching surface of playmaking ...
Stephen A. Smith Glad Tyrese Haliburton Injured During Game 5 After Bad Half: Stephen A. Smith had a very hot take on Tyrese Haliburton’s calf injury in Game 5.
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Stephen A. Smith Glad Tyrese Haliburton Injured During Game 5 After Bad ...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes wild in the 4th, Thunder rally to top Pacers in NBA Finals Game 4
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes wild in the 4th, Thunder rally to top Pacers ...
Carlisle: Pacers became too stagnant in Game 4 loss to Thunder: Rick Carlisle believes the Indiana Pacers allowed their offense to slow to a crawl in the second ...
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Carlisle: Pacers became too stagnant in Game 4 loss to Thunder
The NBA Finals are supposed to be big. Have they lost what makes them special?: Amid criticism for the look and feel of the NBA Finals, commissioner Adam Silver ...
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The NBA Finals are supposed to be big. Have they lost what makes them ...
Basketball Fans Not Fans of the New Digital Court Logos for NBA Finals Game 2: The reaction has not been good.
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Basketball Fans Not Fans of the New Digital Court Logos for NBA Finals ...
Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals: A horror for every attacker: No team defends as mercilessly as Oklahoma City. The hyper-aggressive defensive style is ...
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Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals: A horror for every attacker
NBA Finals Takeaways: Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder answer call to even series: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander demonstrated what it truly means to be a superstar on ...
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NBA Finals Takeaways: Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder answer call to even ...
NBA Finals Game 3 winners and losers: Pacers D contains SGA, Thunder turnovers are costly
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NBA Finals Game 3 winners and losers: Pacers D contains SGA ...
Magic Johnson Sees One Big Problem With Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers in NBA Finals : The NBA legend had a warning for the Pacers after their Game 2 loss.
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Magic Johnson Sees One Big Problem With Tyrese Haliburton ...
Pacers vs Thunder: Pacers blow 7-point fourth-quarter lead, NBA Finals tied 2-2: The Pacers led 87-80 entering the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals but ...
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Pacers vs Thunder: Pacers blow 7-point fourth-quarter lead ...