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Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
NBA finals spotlights parity as Thunder, Pacers prove small markets can win big
The 2025 NBA Finals will see the Oklahoma City Thunder face off against the Indiana Pacers—two small-market teams that defy traditional NBA success models. With OKC ranking as the league's third-smallest media market and Indiana the ninth, this matchup showcases how smart team-building, youth development, and chemistry can rival the old playbook of max contracts and superteams. According to the Boston Globe, this series lacks the glitz of legacy markets like Los Angeles or New York but features the best teams from each conference. Both franchises avoided luxury tax spending and built their rosters without flashy free agent signings. 'Prepare for an entertaining and intriguing Finals,' writes Gary Washburn, even if casual fans might need a quick intro to some lesser-known names. The Indianapolis Star noted how the Pacers and Thunder took alternate but organic paths to success—prioritizing internal growth over high-stakes trades. While stars like Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came via trades, their teams cultivated chemistry quickly. Pacers center Myles Turner called it 'a new blueprint' and suggested the era of superteams may be fading. emphasized that this Finals may test the NBA's embrace of parity, even if the league might have preferred a higher-profile team like the Knicks for marketing purposes. But in the era of League Pass and deep rosters, fans have greater access to great basketball from every corner of the league. 'Good basketball and good stories' may prove to be the real draw. Still, as The Athletic points out, revenue implications are real. Merchandise and ticket sales may be lower than if major-market teams had advanced. But because of fixed TV deals, ratings won't hurt the league's short-term finances. With last year's Finals posting the lowest ratings since 2007, expectations are modest—but the quality of play may surprise many. This year's Finals is more than a championship—it's a signal that the NBA's path to success is changing, and small-market dreams are now very much alive.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
How to watch Kate Martin and Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Kate Martin and Valkyries host Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Commissioner's Cup The Golden State Valkyries continue their inaugural WNBA season with a Commissioner's Cup game against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, June 1. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Kate Martin, a former Iowa standout, joined the Valkyries during the WNBA expansion draft in December after playing her rookie season with the Las Vegas Aces. The game will be available for streaming through the WNBA League Pass TV subscription. Also read: WNBA: Liberty crush Sun by 48 points, Tie franchise's best start since 1997, and match WNBA 3-point record Golden State Valkyries vs. Minnesota Lynx game details Live Events Date: Sunday, June 1 Time: 7:30 p.m. CT Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA Streaming: WNBA League Pass TV subscription Martin is averaging 4.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game across four games this season. She is shooting 26.3 per cent from the field, 33 per cent from three-point range, and 66.7 per cent from the free-throw line. Upcoming Golden State Valkyries schedule June 5 at Phoenix Mercury: 9 p.m. CT, Amazon Prime Video June 7 vs. Las Vegas Aces: 2 p.m. CT, ABC/ESPN+ June 9 at Los Angeles Sparks: 9 p.m. CT, League Pass TV June 14 vs. Seattle Storm: 7:30 p.m. CT, League Pass TV June 17 at Dallas Wings: 7 p.m. CT, League Pass TV During her senior season at Iowa, Martin averaged 13.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 57.0 per cent from the field, 37.0 per cent from beyond the arc, and 86.4 per cent from the free-throw line. Golden State Valkyries betting odds (BetMGM, as of Friday, May 30) To Win Commissioner's Cup: +15000 To Win WNBA Championship: +500000 Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sign up for WNBA League Pass now to watch Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Caitlin Clark A new WNBA season begins today, making it the perfect time to get set up with WNBA League Pass. Advertisement The New York Liberty are entering this season as defending champions, but players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers are giving the league mega-exposure going into its 29th season. Looking to watch more WNBA now? This streaming service is the perfect way to do it, with nearly every game available to stream live. What is WNBA League Pass? WNBA League Pass is a streaming service that allows fans to watch live out-of-market WNBA games, plus replays of every game and a library of classic games. Does WNBA League Pass have black outs? Yes, it does. What this means is, essentially, if you live within the television market of any WNBA team, that team's games will be blacked out. Additionally, games aired on ESPN, ABC, and Ion are blacked out on WNBA League Pass. How much does WNBA League Pass cost? WNBA League Pass costs $12.99/month after a seven-day free trial. How to get WNBA League Pass: WNBA League Pass is available as an add-on channel with Prime Video. Advertisement To sign up this way, you'll need to be an Amazon Prime subscriber. If you aren't already, you can get started with a 30-day free trial before $14.99/month payments begin. From there, just head over to the WNBA League Pass landing page and click 'start your 7-day free trial.' WNBA LEAGUE PASS WNBA on Prime Video 2025 schedule: This year, Prime Video will broadcast 21 games that you won't need League Pass to watch, just a regular Prime Video subscription (which, as we mentioned above, comes with a 30-day free trial). All of the games will air on Thursday evenings, minus the Commissioner's Cup Championship Game. Advertisement May 22: Indiana Fever at Atlanta Dream – 7:30 p.m. May 29: Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky – 8:00 p.m. June 5: New York Liberty at Washington Mystics – 7:30 p.m. June 5: Golden State Valkyries at Phoenix Mercury – 10 p.m. June 19: Phoenix Mercury at New York Liberty – 7 p.m. June 19: Indiana Fever at Golden State Valkyries – 10 p.m. June 26: Los Angeles Sparks at Indiana Fever – 7 p.m. June 26: Washington Mystics at Las Vegas Aces – 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 1: Commissioner's Cup Championship Game – time TBD July 3: Las Vegas Aces at Indiana Fever – 7 p.m. July 10: Las Vegas Aces at Washington Mystics – 7:30 p.m. July 24: Las Vegas Aces at Indiana Fever – 7 p.m. July 31: Golden State Valkyries at Washington Mystics – 7:30 p.m. August 7: Atlanta Dream at Chicago Sky – 8 p.m. August 7: Indiana Fever at Phoenix Mercury – 10 p.m. August 21: Chicago Sky at New York Liberty – 7 p.m. August 21: Phoenix Mercury at Las Vegas Aces – 10 p.m. August 28: Washington Mystics at New York Liberty – 7 p.m. August 28: Chicago Sky at Phoenix Mercury – 10 p.m. September 4: Phoenix Mercury at Washington Mystics – 7:30 p.m. September 4: Minnesota Lynx at Las Vegas Aces – 10 p.m. 2025 WNBA Season key dates: May 16: Regular season begins June 1-17: Commissioner's Cup Tournament July 1: Commissioner's Cup Championship July 17-21: WNBA All-Star break July 19: WNBA All-Star Game September 11: Regular season ends September 14: Playoffs begin October 17: Last possible finals date WNBA LEAGUE PASS Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping and New York Post's streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on each streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she's also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gear up for the final games of the NBA playoffs with this Game 7 sportswear on Amazon
Fox News and its syndication partners may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom. The NBA playoffs are in full swing! With just four teams left, it's almost time for the finals. Coming up, the New York Knicks are taking on the Indiana Pacers while the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the Oklahoma City Thunder. While you wait for the finals, now is the perfect time to stock up on team merchandise, thanks to the Game 7 partnership with Amazon. Game 7 features shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants from all your favorite teams. You can catch all the Playoff games right on Peacock, which costs just $7.99 per month. The NBA League Pass also features all the playoff games, as well as post and pre-game shows. You'll pay $16.99 per month for the regular League Pass. The Minnesota Timberwolves are largely seen as the underdogs going into the series with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but die-hard fans have seen the Timberwolves win time and time again. To show your love for your team, grab this Timberwolves gear on the Game 7 shop. Gear Up And Exercise This Summer By Playing These Popular Sports This Minnesota Timberwolves pullover sweatshirt is a throwback to a more vintage style. The classic Timberwolves' logo paired with the stripped design will make you stand out in a crowd. The sweatshirt is officially licensed and comes in the official midnight blue of the Timberwolves. It's on the heavier side, so you'll stay nice and warm. Read On The Fox News App Relax in style with these Minnesota Timberwolves joggers. Designed with a heavyweight NBA team logo patch, the sweatpants have a cuffed bottom that makes them comfortable for everyone. If you're staying home to catch the rest of the playoffs, these sweatpants are the perfect companion to show your team spirit while staying comfy. Also in classic midnight blue is this Minnesota Timberwolves t-shirt. It features a unique Timberwolves picture with a howling wolf overlaying a basketball. The back of the shirt also has the Timberwolves' logo on it. Made from 100% cotton, you'll stay comfortable for every game of the playoffs. Oklahoma dominated the Western conference during the regular season, and they've shown no sign of slowing down in the postseason. Set to play the Minnesota Timberwolves, many predict OKC will come out on top. Rep your team colors with this Oklahoma City merchandise. Get noticed with a bright blue Oklahoma City Thunder pullover hoodie. Featuring the Oklahoma City logo and name on a thunder blue hoodie. This is a lighter sweatshirt, perfect for the early spring playoff days. You'll never want to take off these comfy Oklahoma City Thunder jogger sweatpants. Lined with a soft fleece, these sweatpants have a small OKC Thunder logo on one side. The heather gray color pairs with any of the other Thunder merch on this list. If you prefer Oklahoma City's sunset orange color, this OKC Thunder short-sleeve shirt will be your new favorite addition to your fan gear collection. The Oklahoma City logo stands out on the bright orange, and there's an additional logo on the back of the shirt. The New York Knicks squeezed the Boston Celtics out of the playoffs, winning the series 4 to 2. After taking the lead early in the series, game six ended with the Knicks winning by 38 points. Next up, the Knicks are set to play the Indiana Pacers. Show your love for New York with some Knicks gear. March Madness Gear Every Fan Needs, Plus Where To Stream All The Games A New York Knicks zip-up hoodie is a sleek black hoodie with a Knicks logo on the front and back of the sweatshirt. With hints of Knicks orange along the sleeves, this sweatshirt goes with any other Knicks gear you get from the Game 7 shop. This New York Knicks long-sleeve shirt shows your love for your favorite city and their best NBA team. The front of the shirt simply says New York with a basketball underneath. You get the Knicks' logo on the side of one of the sleeves. The shirt comes in black, so it goes with anything. Go with the Knicks classic blue and grab a New York Knicks short-sleeve t-shirt. The comfortable, affordable shirt has the Knicks logo on the front over a giant "Knicks" font, so you really get the point across. Indiana beat the Cavaliers in just five games in the last series. Now, the Indiana Pacers are taking on the New York Knicks. The Pacers are the number four seed, while the Knicks are number three. If you're supporting the Pacers in this series, grab this merch. For a one-of-a-kind sweatshirt, go with Game 7's Indiana Pacers pullover hoodie. It comes in Pacers blue and features the Pacers' logo on the front. It's a fleece-lined sweatshirt that'll keep you warmer on colder nights while you're up watching your favorite team in the playoffs. Add a pair of Indiana Pacers joggers to your collection and stay comfortable for the rest of the playoffs. Complete with the Pacers' logo on one side and the Game 7 logo on the other, the heather gray pants are lightweight but lined with fleece for added comfort. For more deals, visit Also in heather gray is this Indiana Pacers short-sleeve t-shirt. It matches the sweatpants and has a similar Pacers logo on the front. Made from 100% cotton, you'll be plenty comfy while watching games in person, from the comfort of your couch or at your favorite sports article source: Gear up for the final games of the NBA playoffs with this Game 7 sportswear on Amazon
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Chance We Get Jalen Brunson vs. Tyrese Haliburton in a WWE Ring
WWE's best recent example of long-term booking might have happened by complete accident. This week, the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks will battle in the Eastern Conference Finals in one of basketball's fiercest rivalries. Perhaps Triple H or someone prevalent on the creative team has a League Pass subscription, because it seems like someone saw that matchup coming. Last year, during a SmackDown at Madison Square Garden, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton trotted to the ring adjacent to Logan Paul and confronted Knicks franchise cornerstone Jalen Brunson. The tension created a viral moment, which begs the question: could the pair lock up in the squared circle? Tyrese Haliburton & Logan Paul across from Jalen Brunson and LA KnightGetty Images Such an encounter would require a grand stage, and this year's SummerSlam happens to be at MetLife Stadium, which is located in the greater New York City area. Haliburton could continue to lean into his heel tendencies, and Brunson would be one of the most over-baby-faced on the card. As intriguing as this potential scrap might be to many hoops fans, it must wait until the All-Stars retire. On the Raw Recap, Haliburton talked about his desire to get physical in the ring but said, "The league is not going to allow that—they aren't going to let that happen." Brunson and Haliburton are due over $300M combined on their current NBA deals, and the last thing Adam Silver needs is to have two of the faces of his product get hurt from a botched powerslam or tope suicida. Advertisement In a decade, if the WWE product is still hot, I could see either of these guys trying to have a mini-run as a performer, especially with other charismatic athletes interested in making the jump. Related: John Cena Reveals Origin of His Iconic Catchphrase Related: What Did Batista Say About Hollywood That Changes Everything About Pro Wrestlers?
