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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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Thunder beat Pacers in Game 4 of NBA Finals to even series

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Oklahoma City Thunder rallied in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers to earn a 111-104 victory on Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and evened the series at two games a piece.  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter …

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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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North Carolina great Rashad McCants dishes on the NBA Finals, Michael Jordan, Bill Belichick and more

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rashad McCants is a former McDonald’s All-American who continued his basketball career at the University of North Carolina, where he established himself as one of the Tar Heels’ all-time greats, winning a National Championship in 2005 and twice being named an All-American. His collegiate success led to him being selected by the …

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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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Bucks’ Damian Lillard issues playful response to teammate Kyle Kuzma’s boxing challenge

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While Damian Lillard is mostly known for his accomplishments on the basketball court, the nine-time NBA All-Star is also an avid fan of combat sports. Kyle Kuzma, who was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in February, was apparently aware of his teammate Lillard’s passion for boxing and decided to challenge him to …

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Tyrese Haliburton’s girlfriend leads the perfect troll after Pacers beat Knicks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tyrese Haliburton’s girlfriend’s troll game is a 10 out of 10. The Indiana Pacers are moving on to the NBA Finals for the first time this century after defeating the New York Knicks, the same team they beat 25 years ago in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers’ series win was kick-started …

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Caitlin Clark watches Pacers take down Knicks to earn trip to NBA Finals

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA Finals after defeating the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, and they had a marquee fan in attendance to watch it all go down. WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark sat courtside during the Pacers’ 125-108 Game 6 victory alongside Indiana Fever teammates Sophie …

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Pelicans star Zion Williamson faces rape, abuse allegations in new lawsuit

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was accused in a lawsuit filed in California on Thursday of raping a woman on two separate occasions. The two-time NBA All-Star has denied those allegations.  The assault accusations were first reported Friday by Eriq Gardner of Puck. According to the lawsuit filed in the Los Angeles …

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