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As the series shifts back to Indianapolis, here are three ways the Indiana Pacers can help get their All-Star back on track.
The simple trade that turned the Thunder into a powerhouse
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been patient in building their title contender, amassing a trove of draft picks and signing key reserves to cap-friendly contracts. Yet with all their options, it was a simple one-for-one trade that let the Thunder reach a new level.
Former Mavericks coach trolls his old team before Game 2
Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson left Hawaii for the first time in years to accept a prestigious award Sunday. The chance to protest the Luka Doncic trade was an added bonus.
Thunder's other stars take control of Game 2 early
The Oklahoma City Thunder didn't get a lot from their secondary stars in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. In Sunday's Game 2, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams stepped up early and often.
Thunder storm back vs. Pacers to even NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost a heartbreaker in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. In Game 2, the Thunder never let the Indiana Pacers get close enough to break their hearts again.
Pacers played like they were content to steal one road game
The NBA playoffs often comes down to who needs a game more. In Sunday's Game 2, the Oklahoma City Thunder played with urgency, and the Indiana Pacers played like they were content with one road win.
Big NBA Finals comebacks are nothing new to Pacers' Rick Carlisle
When the Indiana Pacers overcame a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, it was the first time an NBA Finals team had done that in 14 years. Rick Carlisle was coaching that team, too.
Comeback kids do it again: Pacers steal Game 1 of NBA Finals
The Indiana Pacers trailed by 15 points in the fourth quarter and by nine points in the final three minutes. That's no impediment for the Eastern Conference champions during these playoffs.
Pacers star is on most clutch playoff run of all time
Three times in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Pacers were trailing in the final two seconds before Tyrese Haliburton hit a shot to win or tie the game. He did that a fourth time in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Five takeaways from Game 1 of NBA Finals
Here are five takeaways from Thursday's Game 1.
Thunder make surprising lineup change for Game 1 of NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder used the same starting lineup for all 16 playoff games in the first three rounds. That changed in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Knicks looking to Oakland for their new head coach
The New York Knicks are looking for a new coach after firing Tom Thibodeau. Their search seems laser-focused on former point guards who grew up in Oakland.
Pacers HC vouches for embattled ESPN broadcaster before NBA Finals
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has a lot on his mind going into his NBA Finals matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He still made time to stick up for ESPN's Doris Burke.
Biggest upsets in NBA Finals history
An Indiana win would be a huge upset, so let's look at the biggest underdogs to take the NBA title.
Suns owner sticks it to his rival with hiring of team's new HC
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert have a long-standing rivalry based on their mortgage businesses. Now Ishbia has struck a blow by hiring one of the Cavaliers assistant coaches as his new head coach.
Mikal Bridges' contract situation may have inspired Tom Thibodeau firing
The New York Knicks traded five first-round picks to get Mikal Bridges last summer, and he has one year left on his contract. Firing Tom Thibodeau may have been the Knicks choosing a player over their coach.
Firing Tom Thibodeau hasn't helped NBA teams
The Knicks may think they can do better at head coach than with Thibs, and maybe they can. But history tells us they probably won't.
Rick Carlisle's path to Indiana was made possible by Kevin Durant's toes
In June 2021, Rick Carlisle parted ways with the Dallas Mavericks after 13 seasons with the team, thinking he had a head-coaching job waiting for him with a Central Division team. He did, though it wasn't the one he expected.
NBA Finals matchup shows that tanking is overrated
There's an epidemic of NBA teams losing on purpose for multiple seasons in hopes of getting a top pick. Yet this year's NBA Finals features two teams with just one top-five pick among all their players.
After rash of big-man injuries, Pacers' pivot helped them make NBA Finals
When two of their backup centers suffered Achilles tendon tears in the first nine days of the season, the Indiana Pacers were left with some very thin front court depth. The way they pivoted helped them reach the NBA Finals.
A look at Paul George's incredible influence on 2025 NBA Finals
The Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder took very different paths to their NBA Finals matchup. But for both teams, the journey to conference championships began with trading Paul George.
Knicks lock down Pacers in Game 5 to stave off elimination
After the Indiana Pacers scored 130 points in their Game 4 win, the New York Knicks knew they had to tighten their defense or their season would be over. They did that and more in a dominant 111-94 win in Game 5.
Five takeaways from Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals
Down 3-1, the New York Knicks refused to concede their Eastern Conference Finals series with the Indiana Pacers. They never trailed on their way to a 111-94 victory in Game 5 and new life as the series heads to Indiana on Saturday.
Timberwolves must choose between two big men this summer
The Timberwolves have two key players — forward Julius Randle and backup big man Naz Reid — with player options this summer. It may be challenging to maintain both, and it might be a poor idea to do so.
Biggest factor in Timberwolves' offseason may be their ownership
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have acquired full control of the Timberwolves, pending the transfer process and a vote by the NBA's board of governors.
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