The Indiana Pacers have traded their No. 23 pick and rights to Mojave King to the New Orleans Pelicans for their own 2026 first-round selection. The deal gives New Orleans two first-round picks in the June 25 NBA Draft, holding the No. 7 and No. 23 selections. The Pacers' 2026 pick originally went to the Toronto Raptors in the Pascal Siakam trade in 2024 before being rerouted … [Read more...] about Pacers Trade No. 23 Pick To Pelicans To Reclaim Own 2026 First-Rounder
Thunder Take 3-2 NBA Finals Lead Behind Jalen Williams' 40-Point Game 5
Jalen Williams scored a career playoff-high 40 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5, moving within one victory of their first NBA championship. The Thunder stars combined for 71 points, marking the 10th time this season they've exceeded 70 points together. Williams shot 14-of-24 from the field while … [Read more...] about Thunder Take 3-2 NBA Finals Lead Behind Jalen Williams' 40-Point Game 5
Tyrese Haliburton On Playing Through Sore Calf In Game 5: 'If I Can Walk, Then I Want To Play'
Tyrese Haliburton played through a sore right calf during the second half of the Indiana Pacers' 120-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 on Monday night. Haliburton, who finished with four points on 0-for-6 shooting from the field, went to the locker room early in the game. Haliburton returned in the second quarter with the calf wrapped and played in the second … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton On Playing Through Sore Calf In Game 5: 'If I Can Walk, Then I Want To Play'
Thunder Rally To Win Game 4 Behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Historic Finish
Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the final 4:38 to lead a dramatic comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Thunder won 111-104 to even the series at 2-2 after trailing by 10 points late in the third quarter. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points on 12-of-24 shooting while recording no assists. His 15 … [Read more...] about Thunder Rally To Win Game 4 Behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Historic Finish
Pacers-Thunder Sees Peak Viewership In Game 3 Despite 20 Percent Drop From 2024 Finals
Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder averaged 9.19 million viewers on ABC Wednesday, representing the series' highest-rated game despite declining 20 percent from last year's comparable matchup. The viewership figure marked a decrease from the 11.43 million viewers who watched Game 3 between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks … [Read more...] about Pacers-Thunder Sees Peak Viewership In Game 3 Despite 20 Percent Drop From 2024 Finals