Who is NBA Legend Magic Johnson betting on for the NBA Championship Series?
With the Indiana Pacers ensuring a solid win against the New York Knicks to reach the NBA Finals after Game 6, and having to face Oklahoma City Thunder, there is a lot of anticipation.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
A lot of excitement too, among fans, basketball players and the teams. NBA legend Magic Johnson has praised how the game will play out.
Magic Johnson says he's excited for the Championship Series
With the Oklahoma City Thunder playing and securing a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, becoming a game changer, it will be interesting to see how the NBA Finals turn out. Facts can back up the numbers, as Oklahoma City Thunder did perform brilliantly this season, and so did Indiana Pacers, especially during the playoffs.
The Pacers secured wins in six out of eight games.
NBA legend and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson took to X where he said, "This NBA Championship Series is going to be exciting to watch, especially with Tyrese Haliburton and NBA league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Both teams love to run and fast break, are excellent defensive teams and are well coached!"
Even though the NBA legend isn't choosing who he thinks the winner will be, it is very clear, the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers will be as exciting as ever.
Magic Johnson praises Indiana Pacers
After a stunning victory by the Indiana Pacers against the New York Knicks, it has been one of the much talked about games. It is true that Tyrese Haliburton was the star during game 6 of the Eastern Conference.
Magic Johnson took to X where he said, 'Haliburton dominated the New York Knicks in the Fourth Quarter with the pick-and-roll play last night! He was virtually unstoppable. He either scored or had a great pass to score!'
Also Read:
It was his brilliant performance and presence on the court that resulted in the Pacers securing that victory.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Bronny James and Girlfriend Parker Whitfield Join LeBron James for Golf Outing in Hawaii
Amid the offseason break, the James family recently took a sun-soaked break in Hawaii. Bronny James, fresh off his rookie NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, was seen enjoying some downtime with his girlfriend, Parker Whitfield, during a family golf outing that included his father, . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The couple's appearance at the scenic Wailea Golf Club in Maui offered a rare public glimpse into their growing relationship amid Bronny's early NBA journey. Bronny James' vacation turns family affair as girlfriend Parker Whitfield joins the James clan in Hawaii Bronny James' girlfriend Parker Whitfield has bonded with the James family. Sharing scenes from the course, Parker posted sunlit views on her Instagram Story, while LeBron James showed off a video of himself in a golf cart, flaunting his luxury watch as he cruised the greens. Parker Whitfield's Instagram story. Image via: Parker Whitfield/ Instagram Both Parker and Bronny go way back. They attended Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, where Parker played softball and Bronny made his name on the basketball court. Their relationship, though private, became public during the 2024 Paris Olympics, when they were seen cheering on Team USA and LeBron James. It was the first of several shared moments that hinted at a budding romance. Parker is the daughter of actors Dondré T. Whitfield and Salli Richardson-Whitfield and is currently a student at Spelman College in Atlanta. Her presence during the James family's Hawaiian retreat signals how comfortable she has become around Bronny's inner circle. Bronny's NBA debut in his father's team has been under constant scrutiny, but when given the chance, he showed his intent while being a standout in the G-League. Despite outside noise suggesting his Lakers spot was influenced by LeBron's presence, Bronny is staying grounded and using the offseason to reset. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Previously, in a heartfelt Instagram Story posted last November during a road trip to Detroit, he wrote, 'I miss my baby. Love u sm,' over a sweet photo of the couple at Disneyland Paris. Also Read: Parker had previously made their relationship Instagram official on National Boyfriend Day, posting, 'Bf day! i love you! @bronny.' The post was a soft but clear declaration of affection.
The Hindu
an hour ago
- The Hindu
LA28 unveils Paralympics venue plan
Events of the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games will be held in downtown LA, Exposition Park, Venice Beach, Long Beach, Carson and Arcadia under the venue plan released by Games organisers LA28 on Tuesday. Like the LA Olympics, the Paralympics will seek to take advantage of the city's vast network of existing sports venues when it hosts the event for the first time. Downtown LA will be a major hub of activity with wheelchair fencing, para judo, para taekwondo, boccia and para table tennis all held at the Convention Center. 'By hosting multiple competitions side by side, the events will encourage constant movement, shared fan engagement and a festival-like environment that highlights the diversity of athletic performance,' LA28 said in a release. Wheelchair basketball will be held at the Arena, home of the NBA's LA Lakers, with the U.S. men's team looking to capture a fourth consecutive gold medal. READ: Indian sports wrap, June 3: Hitesh Chauhan exits Junior French Open singles in Round of 32; remains in doubles contention Goalball, a sport designed exclusively for people with visual impairments that requires total silence from the crowd, will take place at the nearby Peacock Theater in an acoustically optimised setting. LA Memorial Coliseum will host para athletics and the Paralympics closing ceremony, while the opening ceremony will be held at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium, home of the NFL's Rams and Chargers. The Galen Center will host para badminton and wheelchair rugby, Carson will stage para archery, wheelchair tennis and para cycling, while Arcadia's Santa Anita Park will be the site of para equestrian. ALSO READ: Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 to be held on July 5 On the west side of the city, Venice Beach will host para triathlon and mark the starting point of the para athletics marathon, while Long Beach will host seven events including para swimming, blind football and para climbing's debut. With every competition venue within a 35-mile radius, the venue plan seeks to minimise travel times for athletes staying in the Paralympic Village, LA28 said. 'As a result, for the first time since Rio 2016, Paralympians across every sport will have the opportunity to be housed together at the Olympic and Paralympic Village, which will be based on UCLA's campus,' LA28 said, referring to the University of California, Los Angeles. The Paralympics will be held from August 15-27 in 2028. Related Topics LA28
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
La La Anthony Shares Exclusive Photos from Son Kiyan's Graduation Party with NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony
, the ex-wife of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, shares photos of son Kiyan's graduation ceremony on her latest Instagram post. Other than Carmelo, various other family members and friends also joined in to celebrate Kiyan's graduation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Kiyan graduated from Long Island Lutheran, located in New York, and he will be joining Syracuse University, the same university where Carmelo played basketball. Kiyan has always been in the media since his birth, due to which fans are getting emotional after seeing his graduation photos. Carmelo Anthony joins in to celebrate son Kiyan Anthony 's graduation ceremony Kiyan graduated from Long Island Lutheran on May 30, 2025, and his parents made sure that it was no less than a party. Both La La and Carmelo Anthony rode to the graduation ceremony along with their troop in complete party-mode, with posters, banners, and face masks. The photos from La La's Instagram post shows Kiyan receiving his graduation certificate on the stage, and other family members and friends cheering him on. La La also shared some behind-the-scenes of the graduation party they had after the ceremony was over. Thanks to famous parents, Kiyan had always been in the eyes of the media, due to which fans saw his every move. They saw him enter kindergarten, play basketball for the first time, and now graduating. After seeing the photos that La La posted, many fans expressed their views on the grief a parent feels when the child moves away. One fan went on to say, 'Ohhh I know I'm getting old! I remember her being pregnant with him! My God today!' There were several other fan comments under La La's post expressing the same viewpoint. Though they congratulated Kiyan on the big step, they also understand how La La must be feeling sending her only son away to the University. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Though La La and Carmelo are not together anymore, they co-parent Kiyan, and make sure that he is not affected by the divorce. The couple got engaged in 2004 and tied the knot in 2010, when Kiyan was already 3 years old. Since Carmelo was always in the center of the media light back in those days, it affected their relationship a lot, due to which, the couple called it quits in 2021. However, Kiyan had always been the favorite of the media since his childhood, due to which he was always under heavy scrutiny. Now that Kiyan's joining Syracuse to play basketball, there will be more spotlight and pressure on him as he's going there as a prodigy player. Also Read:
