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Sai Mohan

NBA Writer

A veteran sportswriter based in Portugal, Sai covers the NBA for Yardbarker and a few local news outlets. He had the honor of covering sporting events across four different continents as a newspaper reporter. Some of his all-time favorite athletes include Mike Tyson, Larry Bird, Luís Figo, Ayrton Senna and Steffi Graf.

EXPERTISE:

NBA, Tennis, Boxing, Pro Wrestling

Boris Becker makes bold claim about Carlos Alcaraz

Many tennis legends are in awe of Carlos Alcaraz, but none more so than six-time major winner Boris Becker.

Luka Doncic should take Magic Johnson's criticism personally

In the age of social media, everyone has a voice, and some opinions may feel diluted. However, when an all-time great speaks, it behooves those concerned to listen.

Thunder have no reason to panic despite 2-1 deficit

It's easy to forget that OKC was similarly down 2-1 against Denver before storming back to win the series in seven games.

Three statistical trends that continue to impact the NBA Finals

In the lead-up to the NBA Finals, we highlighted key numbers that could determine the outcome of the Thunder versus Pacers series. Three games in, many of those trends persist.

T. J. McConnell finally getting the flowers he richly deserves

McConnell continued to be a spark for the Pacers in Game 3, and people are taking notice.

Pacers quintet makes incredible NBA history in Game 3 win

The Pacers' reliance on their 14-man roster has been the overriding theme in their first trip to the NBA Finals in 25 years.

Three key stats to know entering Game 3 of the NBA Finals

In these playoffs, the Pacers are 6-2 at home.

Knicks proving they had no plan after firing Tom Thibodeau

When the Knicks abruptly fired Tom Thibodeau, the overriding consensus was that they had a plan in place for his successor. With each passing day, it would appear that they never did.

Kevin Durant vehemently defends his post-Warriors legacy

Durant has not advanced past the second round of the playoffs since he left the Warriors.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has exposed flaws of NBA analytics

The NBA's analytics brigade had people convinced that the "long two" was the most ineffective shot in basketball.

Mercenary Shaq a horrible ambassador for the NBA

O'Neal refuses to watch NBA games unless he's paid to analyze them. 

Are tennis players the best athletes in the world?

Is it time tennis players got their due as elite athletes? 

Coco Gauff youngest American in 43 years to achieve French Open feat

The World No. 2 bested No. 8 Madison Keys in a hard-fought three-setter on Wednesday to clinch a berth in the 2025 French Open semifinal. 

All-American French Open quarterfinal promises fireworks

World No. 2 Coco Gauff will face No. 8 Madison Keys in an All-American French Open quarterfinal on Wednesday.

Iga Swiatek set for toughest test yet amid quest for history

Nobody said it would be easy, but Iga Swiatek's path to a fourth consecutive French Open title has presented her biggest obstacle yet.

Thank you, Pacers and Thunder, for killing NBA's ring-chasing culture

Neither squad was built on the back of years of tanking (to amass blue-chip talents) and/or a series of trades to accumulate stars — the formula used by a host of teams since the turn of the century.

Pair of Americans end 22-year wait at French Open

Sunday was a significant day for American men's tennis at the French Open.

Unexpected dark horse primed to win French Open

As the tennis world celebrates the rise of emerging stars such as Jack Draper, Jakub Mensik and Mirra Andreeva, there is a dark horse who is quietly ascending from the shadows.

10 numbers to know entering the 2025 NBA Finals

The Thunder routed the Pacers in their two regular-season matchups, but none of those outcomes matter anymore. We've learned more about these two teams en route to the NBA Finals. Here are 10 numbers you need to know ahead of Thursday's Game 1. 

Five factors that will determine 2025 NBA Finals

The Thunder head into the 2025 NBA Finals as the third-biggest favorite in decades, but it would be unwise to underestimate the Pacers.

Anthony Edwards got exposed against Thunder

The OKC beatdown might be the wake-up call Edwards needed. 

Thunder's regular-season dominance carried into the playoffs

The Thunder routinely blew out opponents en route to 68 regular-season victories. It's been much of the same story in the playoffs.