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Thunder’s Nikola Topic undergoing chemotherapy treatment for testicular cancer

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, the team announced Thursday. Topic, a first-round draft pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, underwent a procedure earlier this month to reach a proper diagnosis. General Manager Sam Presti confirmed with reporters Thursday that the results of …

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Oklahoma City police report shooting incident outside arena after Thunder’s win over Pacers to win NBA Finals

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Oklahoma City Police reported that one gunshot victim was found in downtown Oklahoma City following the Thunder’s Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals.  A night of celebration turned into a serious situation just outside the Paycom Center on the east side of Scissortail Park, where FOX 25 …

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Former Pacers star Jalen Rose makes bold four-word prediction for Game 7 of NBA Finals

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! David is one win away from taking down Goliath. The Indiana Pacers have scratched and clawed their way to forcing a Game 7 against the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder. Game 7 on Sunday night may be in Oklahoma City, but former Pacers star Jalen Rose has a (rather not surprising) bold …

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Indiana Pacers blow out Thunder to set up first NBA Finals Game 7 since 2016

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It will come down to Game 7 to determine who will lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy, as the Indiana Pacers blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-91, on their home court to force a final game in the NBA Finals.  The Pacers went into their final home game of the season in …

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NBA Commish Adam Silver weighs in on NBA Finals ratings, digitally imposed on-court decals criticism

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Every year, the Larry O’Brien Trophy is awarded to whichever team wins the NBA Finals. Traditionally, decals resembling the coveted trophy have been painted on courts during the league’s championship series. “The Finals” would also be painted onto courts. But the ongoing matchup between the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder and …

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Pacers take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals as Tyrese Haliburton nears triple-double against Thunder

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Indiana Pacers took full advantage of the homecourt, pulling away in the fourth quarter to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-107, in Game 3.  Indiana owns a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals series after stealing Game 1 thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s heroic last-second jumper to win it 111-110.  And after …

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Thunder strike back as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominates Game 2 to even NBA Finals against Pacers

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t blow a lead to the Indiana Pacers this time, as they evened up the series at one apiece after a strong Game 2 win, 123-107.  Last game, it was Tyrese Haliburton showcasing another bit of heroics with a last-second shot to win it for Indiana on the …

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OKC Thunder make NBA Finals for first time since 2012 after walloping Timberwolves

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Oklahoma City Thunder are now four wins away from their first title since moving out of Seattle. The Thunder are the kings of the Western Conference after manhandling the Minnesota Timberwolves, 124-94, in Game 5 of the conference finals on Wednesday night. It’s the first time the Thunder are in the …

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Thunder eye NBA Finals berth, push Timberwolves to brink of elimination

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a playoff career-high 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder staved off the Minnesota Timberwolves fourth quarter comeback attempt on Monday.  The recently crowned NBA MVP also had 10 rebounds and nine assists in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder’s 128-126 victory on Sunday night pushed …

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ESPN’s Jay Williams says ‘cancel culture’ may be reason for the NBA’s drought of American MVPs

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the seventh straight international player to win the NBA’s MVP award on Wednesday. James Harden was the last American to win the MVP, when he did it with the Houston Rockets in 2017-2018. Jay Williams, former Duke star and current ESPN analyst, asked if cancel …

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