The Thunder roared back in the NBA Finals, taking down the Pacers 123-107 in Game 2 with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way. Oklahoma City tied the series, while Indiana struggled to find its offensive spark. Game 3 now heads to a raucous Indianapolis, as the Finals heat up.
The Indiana Pacers pulled off a 111-110 upset over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s playmaking and clutch defensive moments. Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 points, crucial turnovers cost the Thunder as Indiana stole home-court advantage.
The Oklahoma City Thunder made a strong statement in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, topping the Indiana Pacers 123-107. With big performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and key help off the bench, the Thunder set the tone for the series, which is now tied 1-1.
The New York Knicks dominated the Indiana Pacers 111-94 in Game 5, fighting off playoff elimination and forcing a dramatic Game 6. Despite Tyrese Haliburton’s epic Game 4, the Pacers fell flat in New York as key Knicks stars like Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson delivered. The Pacers aim to close out the series, but the Knicks now have the momentum.
A 24-year-old Pacers fan was charged with multiple felonies after stabbing two Knicks fans at a Carmel, Indiana bar during a Game 2 watch party for the Pacers-Knicks playoff series. The incident reflects rising tensions as the teams battled in the Eastern Conference Finals.
