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Indiana Pacers

SGA reflects on sharing the floor with fellow Canadians in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Game 1 between the Thunder and Pacers tied a record for most Canadians in an NBA Finals. Hamilton, Ontario native and league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected about what that moment meant.

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Top Headlines

Report: Wright won't be in mix for Knicks job

Former Villanova coach Jay Wright reportedly won't be in the mix for the New York Knicks' head coaching vacancy.

Report: Grizzlies' Edey (ankle surgery) likely out start of season

Memphis Grizzlies All-Rookie center Zach Edey re-sprained his left ankle in an offseason workout earlier this week and will undergo surgery to re-stabilize the ankle and will likely miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

NBA's talks about new league in Europe are continuing, though the process remains in early stages

The NBA's talks with FIBA and other entities about the process of adding a new league in Europe are continuing, Commissioner Adam Silver said, though he noted that it may take at least a couple more years to turn the ideas into reality.

Report: Knicks to seek permission to speak to Kidd

Could Jason Kidd make a return to the New York Knicks? Marc Stein reports the team plans to ask the Dallas Mavericks to speak to their head coach about their vacancy?

Haliburton on Pacers comeback: 'We're a resilient group'

Tyrese Haliburton scored with 0.3 seconds left for Indiana's first and only lead of the game and the Pacers, the last-minute comeback kings of these playoffs, did it again to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.

Pacers commit 19 first-half turnovers in Game 1 of NBA Finals against Thunder

The Indiana Pacers started the NBA Finals by making the wrong type of history. The Pacers committed 19 turnovers in the first half of Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. It was the highest number of turnovers by a team before halftime of a postseason game during the league's digital play-by-play era, which goes back to the 1997 playoffs.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Thunder have been exceptional after losses all season as Pacers know what awaits in Game 2

When the Oklahoma City Thunder get hit, they tend to hit back. Immediately, too.

Indiana Pacers

Finals matchup between Olympic teammates Gilgeous-Alexander, Nembhard getting attention

There are four Canadians in the series, and two of them — NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Thunder and Andrew Nembhard for the Pacers — went head-to-head plenty in Game 1.

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IND/OKC

Haliburton strikes again as Pacers storm back to stun Thunder in Finals opener

The Indiana Pacers looked down and out, before staging a fourth-quarter comeback to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 on Thursday. Tyrese Haliburton hit the game winner with less than a second left on the clock to help the Pacers take the 1-0 series lead.

Indiana Pacers

Inside Haliburton's incredible superstar ascension with Pacers

To most NBA fans, casual or avid, Tyrese Haliburton's superstar leap has taken place over the past few weeks. There was the homage to Reggie Miller at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. The almost statistically perfect 32-point, 15-assist, 12-rebound, five-steal, zero-turnover game in Game 4 against the Knicks. And then, what he did on Thursday night in Game 1 of the NBA FInals.

Ramona Shelburne

Indiana Pacers

Setting The Pick: NBA Finals betting preview

Two teams remain, one was a slam dunk, and one was from beyond half-court. Wesley Cheng goes through his standard three predictions per series and highlight some specific markets available on FanDuel.

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Pacers stun Thunder in Game 1

Armstrong: Haliburton is one of the most clutch players in the NBA right now

The Pacers finished the game on a 13-6 run, capped off by another Tyrese Haliburton dagger to win the game. TSN's Jack Armstrong has more on how the Pacers were able to stay in Game 1 following an historic turnover stat in the first half, and what OKC needs to do to bounce back.

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Armstrong: Haliburton has stage presence

TSN Basketball analyst Jack Armstrong joins Jay Onrait to discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals, including Indiana's amazing comeback, Tyrese Haliburton's ''clutch gene'' and more.

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How did SGA fair in his first NBA Finals game?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a strong game, but couldn't quite shut the door on the Pacers down the stretch. TSN Basketball analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Jay Onrait to discuss SGA's first Finals game, how the Pacers continue to comeback all playoffs long and more.

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Is Game 1 a wake-up call to those who doubt the Pacers?

The Pacers proved doubters wrong again with another comeback victory, this time in Game 1 over the heavily favored Thunder. Is this a wake-up call to everyone that Indiana is for real, and not to be taken lightly? TSN Basketball analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Wes Cheng with more.

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Haliburton on Pacers comeback: 'We're a resilient group'

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Must See: Haliburton sinks jumper with 0.3 seconds left to give Pacers Game 1 win

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses a chance to extend OKC’s lead, Tyrese Haliburton comes down the court and buries a jumper with 0.3 seconds left to complete Indiana’s comeback to give the Pacers a 1-0 series lead.

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Indiana Pacers

Nembhard, Dort or Mathurin: Which Canadian can be biggest x-factor in NBA Finals?

Apart from SGA, which Canadian has the chance to be the biggest x-factor in the NBA Finals? How will the chess match between the Thunder's stifling defence and the Pacers' explosive offence play out? NBA analyst Jack Armstrong joins SportsCentre to discuss.

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New York Knicks

'He got outcoached': Why Knicks fired Thibodeau, their most successful coach in decades

Tom Thibodeau understood the job he had signed up for. He grew up listening to Knicks games on the radio and driving from his family's home in Connecticut to go to home games with his father. In the 1990s, he was a young assistant coach on Jeff Van Gundy's staff, arriving early each morning and afraid to be anything but the last one to leave the building at night.

- Ramona Shelburne

New York Knicks

Knicks shed stability of Thibodeau era by seeking a new coach after they had gotten good

Tom Thibodeau's firing brought back some of the confusion and chaos the New York Knicks had seemingly left behind.

Toronto Raptors

Antetokounmpo remains the white whale for Ujiri, Raptors

If Raptors president Masai Ujiri looking to make a big splash, this might be the summer to do it. Many league insiders are anticipating an active off-season. With several underperforming teams in need of a shakeup, there could be multiple star players on the move.

- Josh Lewenberg

Oklahoma City Thunder

How George blockbuster trades built Thunder and Pacers

The Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, meeting in the NBA Finals starting Thursday, are linked by the trade they made nearly eight years ago: sending Paul George from Indy to OKC.

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Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City mayor appreciates Canadian fans supporting Thunder in NBA Finals

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt wants Canadian basketball fans to know that they've been represented at Paycom Center, the home of the NBA's Thunder, for decades.

Indiana Pacers

All but one of 15 experts predict Thunder to win NBA title

After seven months of regular-season basketball and an electrifying postseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are the last two teams left standing.

- NBA Insiders

Indiana Pacers

O Canada! Record-tying four Canadians set to shine on NBA's biggest stage

This year's NBA Finals aren't just about the Thunder and the Pacers, it marks a high-point for Canada basketball and where it's headed. A record-tying four Canadians will take part in the NBA's biggest series and all have made their respective presence felt on the road to the pinnacle. TSN's Josh Lewenberg has more.

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NHL

If SGA and McDavid complete dream seasons, who deserves Northern Star Award?

The Northern Star Award for Canada's top athlete of the year will be given out in December. Should Shai Gilgeous-Alexander win the NBA Championship and Finals MVP and Connor McDavid wins the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe, who would have the stronger case for the prestigious award? Toronto Star columnist Dave Feschuk and OverDrive host Bryan Hayes debate.

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NBA

Duke's Flagg closing in on completing journey to becoming No. 1 overall pick

There's little to no drama when it comes to predicting the No. 1 overall pick for this month's NBA draft. Cooper Flagg was earmarked for that spot before ever stepping foot on Duke's campus last fall.

Toronto Raptors

Armstrong: Giannis to the Raptors is real

TSN Basketball analyst Jack Armstrong joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to discuss the breaking news of Tom Thibodeau being fired by the New York Knicks, Montrealers Luguentz Dort and Benedict Mathurin facing off in the NBA Finals, the Raptors big-game hunting and more!

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Toronto Raptors

Is Masai’s future in Toronto dependant on landing Giannis?

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by Toronto Star columnist Dave Feschuk to discuss how realistic is it that Giannis Antetokounmpo will end up in Toronto, does Masai Ujiri still have a job because of the pursuit for Giannis and is Scottie Barnes involved in the package going to Milwaukee.

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Toronto Raptors

Should anything be off the table for Raptors in a trade for Giannis?

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Raptors have been linked for years, but are things different this time around? If Toronto does have a shot at landing Giannis in a trade, is there anything that should be off the table for Masai Ujiri? TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg joins SportsCentre to share his thoughts.

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Toronto Raptors

Would you include Barnes in trade package for Giannis?

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan discuss the reported mutual interest between the Toronto Raptors and Giannis Antetokounmpo and whether or not they would include Scottie Barnes in a trade for Giannis.

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Indiana Pacers

Gilgeous-Alexander and Haliburton took roads less traveled to stardom in the NBA Finals

Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton weren’t expected to ever be starring in leading roles on the NBA Finals stage. Well, at least not by many.

New York Knicks

What's next for the Knicks open coaching job?

What lies ahead for the New York Knicks after the franchise fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday?

- NBA Insiders

Oklahoma City Thunder

Where SGA, Haliburton check in among playoff MVPs

The NBA Finals are here, with the Oklahoma City Thunder set to face the Indiana Pacers for the 2025 NBA title.

- Tim Bontemps

Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Finals 2025: Ranking (almost) every player in Thunder-Pacers series

After six weeks of riveting playoff action across both conferences, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will begin the NBA Finals on Thursday at 8:30 on TSN1/4, TSN.ca, and the TSN App.. It'll be the start of a best-of-seven affair to determine which team will claim its first NBA championship. (Indiana won multiple ABA titles; Oklahoma City has one prior NBA crown from when it was the Seattle SuperSonics.) One of the teams also will become the league's seventh consecutive new champion, establishing a record for parity in the NBA.

Kevin Pelton and Tim Bontemps

Oklahoma City Thunder

Are the Thunder poised to become the NBA's next great dynasty?

TSN NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Wesley Cheng to put into context how special of a season Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had, if OKC's trio of SGA, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren is even better than the 2012 trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden, and whether the Thunder are poised to be the NBA's next great dynasty.

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Oklahoma City Thunder

Canadians set to shine on NBA's biggest stage on TSN

Canada will be well represented when the NBA Finals begins on Thursday with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Indiana Pacers. There will be four Canadians, two on each side, representing north of the 49th parallel, which is tied for the most in NBA history.

Indiana Pacers

Dort proud to have two players from Montreal on the NBA's biggest stage

Luguentz Dort shares how proud he is to have two players from Montreal facing off in the NBA Finals, with him and Indiana's Bennedict Mathurin set to go head-to-head for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says his thoughts on the Thunder's closeness and how that's helped them in their journey.

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Indiana Pacers

Stephen A. says Dort's defence key in NBA Finals: 'This is a linebacker playing basketball'

Stephen A. Smith says wing defence is the key to the NBA Finals and heaps praise on Canadian Luguentz Dort for his incredible ability to defend all over the court.

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Minnesota Timberwolves

Can Timberwolves keep Randle, Reid, and Alexander-Walker? Connelly says continuity is best

The Minnesota Timberwolves have plenty of reason to run back the same roster after reaching the Western Conference finals for the second straight time.

Indiana Pacers

Carlisle: Pacers are built on balance, togetherness, skill and tenacity

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins The Pat McAfee Show to discuss how his team is constructed differently than others in the NBA, and how they build their team identity around balance, togetherness, skill and tenacity.