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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle speaks to the media during the NBA Finals

Rick Carlisle Had Straightforward Explanation for Pacers' Late Struggles in Game 4

The Pacers scored just 17 points in the fourth quarter during their Game 4 loss to the Thunder Friday.

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle speaks to the media during the NBA Finals

Rick Carlisle Had Straightforward Explanation for Pacers' Late Struggles in Game 4

The Pacers scored just 17 points in the fourth quarter during their Game 4 loss to the Thunder Friday.

Phoenix Suns forward Durant smiles during an interview

Kevin Durant Called Out Stephen A. Smith for Playing Solitaire During NBA Finals

KD couldn't pass this up.

Barkley thinks the NBA Finals is over.

Charles Barkley Declares NBA Finals 'A Wrap' After Thunder's Comeback Win vs. Pacers

Charles Barkley thinks the NBA Finals is over after the Thunder's Game 4 comeback win vs. the Pacers.

SGA says the Thunder are "lucky" to have Caruso.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Summed Up Alex Caruso's NBA Finals Impact With One Word

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had the perfect word to describe Alex Caruso after the Thunder's win vs. the Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the fourth quarter to rally the Thunder to the Game 4 win.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Takes Over to Rally Thunder, Even NBA Finals at 2–2

Caruso was a big part of OKC's Game 4 win

Alex Caruso Makes Crazy NBA History With Second 20-Point Game of NBA Finals for Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder evened up the NBA Finals at 2-2 on Friday night.

Chet Holmgren Had Priceless Reaction to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Huge Fourth Quarter

Smith admitted he was playing on his phone but said it was during a timeout

Stephen A. Smith Responds to Viral Photo of Him Playing Solitaire During NBA Finals

Gilgeous-Alexander is interviewed after the Thunder's Game 4 win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Had Simple Explanation for How Thunder Pulled Out Narrow Game 4 Win

SGA had 35 points but no assists in Game 4

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Records Stat Line Not Seen Since Jerry West in Game 4 Win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder have tied up the NBA Finals 2-2.

Fans Go Off on Controversial Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Bucket Late in Game 4 Win

SGA led the Thunder to a massive Game 4 win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Comes Up Big in Fourth Quarter as Thunder Tie Up NBA Finals

Tyrese Haliburton and his father celebrate a bucket in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton Celebrates Sweet Highlight Play With Dad Sitting Courtside

Pacers and Thunder exchange words during Game 4.

Pacers, Thunder Get Into It After Flagrant Obi Toppin Foul on Alex Caruso

Game 4 of the NBA Finals glitched out for a second, giving many fans a jumpscare

Fans React to Bizarre Pacers-Thunder Broadcast Glitch Featuring Spooky Graphic

Indiana Pacers guard Haliburton reacts after making a three against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Tyrese Haliburton's Logo Three Early in Game 4 Made Pacers' Crowd Erupt

Barkley breaks down the NBA Finals ahead of Game 4 between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder

Charles Barkley Took Shot at Knicks With Perfect Joke About Pacers' NBA Finals Success

The New York Knicks are still interested in Jason Kidd.

Knicks 'Might Circle Back' to Two Employed Head Coaches Despite Earlier Rejections

Haliburton and Toppin's daughter shared a adorable embrace before Game 4

Tyrese Haliburton Had Adorable Moment With Obi Toppin's Daughter Ahead of Game 4

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Duke center Khaman Maluach (left) is expected to be the first big off the board in this year’s NBA draft.

NBA Draft Bigs Tiers: Khaman Maluach Can Be Defensive Anchor With Upside

Tyrese Haliburton had his signature moment of the NBA Finals in Game 3.

Tyrese Haliburton Draws Inspiration From Steph Curry in NBA Finals Game 3 Win

Kon Knueppel is the best all-around shooter in this NBA draft class.

NBA Draft Shooting Tiers: Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson Have High-Lottery Upside

The Pacers need Tyrese Haliburton to be aggressive moving forward in the NBA Finals.

Key NBA Finals Adjustments for Pacers and Thunder Entering Game 3

Dylan Harper is the top point guard option in the 2025 NBA Draft.

NBA Draft Point Guard Tiers: Dylan Harper Ranks at Top of Class

Jalen Williams goes up to the basket during Game 2 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder evened the series 1–1.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Supporting Cast Power Thunder to NBA Finals Game 2 Win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a solid statistical Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but faded down the stretch.

What the Thunder Need to Fix in Game 2 of the NBA Finals

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton shoots the game-winner to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton Adds to Sizzle Reel in Dramatic Comeback to Win NBA Finals Game 1

Adam Silver is annoyed by people lamenting a Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals.

Adam Silver Makes Shortsighted Mistake of Comparing NBA to NFL

Williams and Siakam will be key to their teams’ hopes at winning an NBA title.

NBA Finals: 10 Questions That Will Determine Thunder-Pacers Series

Williams’s clutch shooting percentage is one of the keys to the NBA Finals.

NBA Finals: Five Key Stats That Could Decide Thunder-Pacers Series

How Small-Market Thunder and Pacers Brought Parity to the NBA Finals

‘Inside the NBA’ ran on TNT for 36 years.

‘Inside the NBA’ Draws Big Viewership for Final Show on TNT

Towns drives to the basket against Indiana guard Andrew Nembhard during the Eastern Conference finals.

Lessons the Knicks and Timberwolves Learned in NBA Conference Finals Losses

TNT's A-crew but the bow on a 36-year run airing NBA games.

TNT’s Tribute To Its NBA Game Coverage Was Phenomenal

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May 7, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) react after a play against the New York Knicks in the second quarter during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Celtics Send Jaylen Brown to Surprise Team in Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea

Feb 17, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami Heat general manager Pat Riley during the 2019 NBA All-Star Game at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Miami Heat Could Bolster Backcourt With Potential Free Agent Addition

Nov 22, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and head coach Brett Brown talk during a break in the third quarter of a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

76ers Legend Charles Barkley Makes Surprising Joel Embiid Statement

G League Watch: Long Island Nets Home Opener Announced

Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) shoots the ball during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Amen Thompson Could Be the Rockets’ Superstar

Mar 29, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

New Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal Sends Jaylen Brown to San Antonio, Atlanta Adds Elite Shooter

Mar 25, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives in during the second half against the Orlando Magic at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Three Key Reasons Orlando Magic Should Avoid Trading For LaMelo Ball

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic.

Huge Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic Trade Could Come Soon

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) walks off the court after losing to the Houston Cougars in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg Gets Compared To Player Who Starred For Both Teams In NBA Finals