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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NBA Legend Magic Johnson predicts an intense game between Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Legend Magic Johnson predicts an intense game between Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder (Image Source: Getty) With the upcoming NBA series, all eyes are now on how the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder will play out. The two teams worked on maintaining solid points and also had pretty strong defence. NBA legend Magic Johnson spoke about how the series will see a close battle between two of the best NBA players currently, with Tyrese Haliburton from the Indiana Pacers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from Oklahoma City Thunder. Johnson believes the two have given their best performances. Magic Johnson says all eyes on Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander It is going to be exciting. Magic Johnson took to X, where he said, 'The Pacers vs. OKC Series will be a lot closer than people think! It'll be a truly exciting series because both the Pacers and the Thunder average well over 100 points per game (ppg) ranking 2nd and 3rd for ppg in the NBA respectively while still being two of the best defensive teams in basketball.' Further, Johnson said, in another post, 'You have the NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and in my opinion, the MVP throughout the entire Western Conference Playoffs on one side. On the other side we have - Tyrese Haliburton, who in my opinion, was Eastern Conference MVP throughout the entire Playoffs. This will be an all-time great point guard matchup!' The teams are excited, so are the fans and the team managers. Oklahoma City Thunders coach Mark Daigneault said, 'I think this finals is a great representation with the two teams that are in it, You know, they're teams that play good, exciting styles of basketball. Players that have great individual stories, teams that have a great story collectively. And we're proud to be a part of that.' Meanwhile, Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton said what fans can expect, 'I think (they'll see) two high-level teams that play an elite style of basketball, who share the ball really well, and a lot of different people that can chip in.' Haliburton said, 'I think that's the exciting part about this. I don't want to say it's like a passing of the torch because the old heads are still here.' 'They're still playing very, very well. But definitely to see two young teams, two young organizations, fighting to win a championship, I think is a very big deal,' Haliburton added. Also Read: 'Biggest Question Is Why?' – Los Angeles Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Was In Awe After News Of Tom Thibodeau Getting Fired From New York Knicks Broke The Internet Haliburton and SGA have been pretty excellent this season, and it shows. Now, all eyes are on the game between Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. It's a game very closely played. When NBA legend Magic Johnson believes in a player, fans should keep an eye on their performance.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Net Mikal Bridges, Knicks lose to Pacers in 2025 NBA playoffs
Former Net Mikal Bridges, Knicks lose to Pacers in 2025 NBA playoffs The Brooklyn Nets have been off since April after they finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 26-56 record, preventing them from even taking part in the Play-in Tournament. Prior to the beginning of this season, Brooklyn made a bold move by trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks for a bevy of draft picks and Bridges was trying to help the Knicks win the championship. Unfortunately for Bridges and the Knicks, they were unable to get past Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. On Saturday, New York lost Game 6 of the series at Indiana 125-108 despite Bridges putting up 15 points, four assists, and two blocks of his own to help the Knicks in their quest to beat the odds against the Pacers. As has been the case for the entire season, the Knicks were mostly depending on the duo of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns to will the team to victory, especially after New York pulled off a massive trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire Towns in the first place. Brunson put up 19 points and seven assists, but he notably struggled shooting the ball (8-of-18 from the field) and taking care of the ball (five turnovers). Towns put forth a valiant effort as he produced 22 points and 14 rebounds of his own, but he also had his fair share of issues with shooting efficiency as he was just 8-of-19 from the field, including shooting 0-for-4 from three-point land. The Knicks' best player in Game 6 with all things considered was OG Anunoby as he dropped 24 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks while turning the ball over just once. The reason that the Knicks will be going back to New York for good is due to how well the tandem of Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton played in this contest. Siakam, who came away from the series with the Eastern Conference MVP award, put up 31 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three blocks while Haliburton dropped 21 points, six rebounds, and 13 assists to come just one vote shy of winning the series MVP award over his teammate.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pacers vs. Bucks Game 1 live updates: Budding rivals open NBA playoffs first round
The budding rivalry between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks adds another chapter starting Saturday with Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round playoff series. This time, the Pacers have homecourt advantage and it'll be a gold out inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a 1 p.m. tip time. Advertisement IndyStar has you covered from all angles with Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak, columnist Gregg Doyel, reporter Kyle Neddenriep, photojournalist Grace Hollars and video guru Clark Wade in the building. We'll provide live updates and instant reaction. Buckle up. HIT REFRESH FOR UPDATES. Latest Lillard injury update: Bucks impressed by guard's recovery from blood clot Pacers get ready for Bucks in Game 1 of NBA playoffs Pacers vs. Bucks: 5 questions that could determine first round series Who has the edge? A position-by-position look at Pacers vs Bucks 2.0 'He lives for big moments.' Bennedict Mathurin ready for first taste of playoffs Pacers vs Bucks Game 1 injury report OUT: Damian Lillard (Bucks, deep vein thrombosis), Tyler Smith (Bucks, left ankle sprain), Isaiah Jackson (Pacers, Achilles tendon) Advertisement PROBABLE: Ben Sheppard (Pacers, left great toe sprain) Pacers vs Bucks Game 1 prediction "As Pacers coach Rick Carlisle pointed out earlier this week, the Bucks have two of the best players on the planet, but once again they'll be starting the playoffs with only one available. Of course, given the option between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard on the floor, the Bucks would certainly rather have Antetokounmpo, who may not have a chance at NBA MVP this year but would likely win Eastern Conference MVP if there was such a thing. That obviously makes the Bucks a tougher out than they were last year, but the Pacers look like a tougher out, too, and they do begin this year's playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The guess here is that's enough for the Pacers to take Game 1. But if the Pacers drop one of the first two in Indy, look out." — Dustin Dopirak, IndyStar: Pacers 118-110 More Pacers vs. Bucks predictions: Experts pick the series winner What channel is Pacers vs Bucks Game 1 on? FanDuel Sports Network, with Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analysis) and Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporting); ESPN, with Michael Grady (play-by-play) and Stephanie White (analysis). Advertisement Watch with a free Fubo trial Latest betting odds for Pacers vs Bucks Game 1 playoffs via BetMGM The Pacers are 5.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 225.5 points. Pacers are -125 moneyline favorites. Pacers vs Bucks first round NBA playoffs schedule (All times ET; *-if necessary) Game 1, Sat., April 19: at Pacers, 1 p.m. Game 2, Tues., April 22: at Pacers, 7 p.m. Game 3, Fri., April 25: at Bucks, 8 p.m. Game 4, Sun., April 27: at Bucks, 9:30 p.m. *-Game 5, Tues., April 29: at Pacers, TBA *-Game 6, Fri., May 2: at Bucks, TBA *-Game 7, Sun., May 4: at Pacers, TBA This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Pacers vs Bucks NBA playoffs Game 1 score, live updates, how to watch
