The Thunder relied on their defense to propel them to the NBA title.
The Thunder celebrated like they won the NBA Cup, not the NBA championship, on Sunday night.
All the pressure is on the Thunder. The Pacers made a Cinderella run to the Finals and are essentially playing with house money.
It's been nearly two weeks since Alcaraz saved three match points before stunning Sinner in the final of the French Open.
The proof is in the numbers.
As the teams play for all the marbles, here are five numbers to know.
The spat comes at a time when Durant, widely expected to be traded before next season, has been accused of being a poor leader.
It would be a bold move to pick the Pacers to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy at Paycom Center this Sunday. This Hall of Famer is among the few willing to go against the grain.
Many were forced to eat crow Thursday as the Pacers forced Game 7.
Williams' poor outing validates claims by some analysts that the NBA world may have prematurely crowned him a future superstar.
Every time he checks into a game, McConnell forces opponents to adjust to his pace and creates chaos with his defense, providing his starters a safety net for when they return to the court.
Few players transition from clay to grass courts as seamlessly as Carlos Alcaraz.
With the NBA Draft fast approaching, the Suns may be compelled to accept the best trade package, especially if draft assets are involved.
Earlier this year, the Celtics were sold for $6.1B.
No other player has contributed more to the NBA's ring culture than James.
If styles make fights, the matchup between the Thunder and Pacers was made in basketball heaven.
Durant has zeroed in on the Spurs as his No. 1 landing spot, but the franchise may not be as enthused about the marriage.
Durant, on an expiring contract of $54M, has reportedly listed the Heat, Spurs and Rockets as his three preferred destinations.
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton vowed that he'll be "ready to go" for Game 6 of the NBA Finals but is facing a growing chorus of advice to sit out.
Sabalenka came across a sore loser — in the eyes of many analysts — after her loss to Gauff in the French Open final.
Mixed doubles has not been relevant since Roger Federer and Martina Hingis represented Switzerland at the Hopman Cup, or when Steffi Graf and Boris Becker did the same for Germany in the early 1990s. Is that about to change?
The latest developments in the Kevin Durant trade saga have added another sour note to his legacy.
Many questioned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's supporting cast leading into the playoffs, with some contending that Jalen Williams wasn't quite ready to ascend to co-star status. Those questions have been answered.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy continues to grow in real time.
Williams has averaged 25.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists through five games against the Pacers.