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Time of India
12 hours ago
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- Time of India
NBA Finals: Check ways to watch, betting odds, and other details
The stage is set for the NBA Finals, with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Indiana Pacers . The Pacers punched their ticket to the Finals with a Game 6 win over the New York Knicks on Saturday night, sealing the Eastern Conference title. Oklahoma City holds the edge in their regular-season meetings, having swept both games against Indiana. Game 1 of the Finals tips off Thursday night in Oklahoma City. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Affordable Apartments for Rent in Lagos Apartments for rent | Search Ads Learn More Undo Recapping the OKC-Indiana series - Dec. 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 45 points and the Thunder erase an early double-digit deficit, pulling away in the second half to beat the Pacers 120-114. Andrew Nembhard scores 23 for Indiana, while Tyrese Haliburton is held to four points. - March 29: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 and the Thunder win 132-111. Haliburton leads the Pacers with 18, and both teams have six players finish in double figures. Live Events SGA is the MVP A recof Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's winning of the NBA MVP award. The story: Gilgeous-Alexander tops Jokic for MVP award The reaction: SGA tears up when talking about his wife Steve Nash speaks: Canada's 1st MVP thrilled to see SGA follow him The notebook: Jokic finishes top-2 again, Giannis' streak ends, LeBron gets votes What are betting odds? Betting odds Oklahoma City (-700) is a big favorite to win the NBA title, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Indiana's odds are set at +500. The Thunder are an early 9.5-point favorite over Indiana for Game 1. NBA Finals schedule All games of the NBA Finals will be aired on ABC. June 5 - Game 1, Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 8 - Game 2, Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. EDT June 11 - Game 3, Oklahoma City at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 13 - Game 4, Oklahoma City at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 16 - Game 5, Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 19 - Game 6, Oklahoma City at Indiana, if necessary, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 22 - Game 7, Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary, 8 p.m. EDT Check upcoming dates Key upcoming events June 25 - NBA draft, first round. June 26 - NBA draft, second round. Stats of the day - Indiana is the only team yet to face elimination in these playoffs. - This is the second time a No. 1 seed (Oklahoma City) has met a No. 4 seed (Indiana) in the NBA Finals. Both previous times were Lakers-Celtics matchups, one in 2010 and the other in 1969. Both went seven games, both saw the Lakers as the No. 1 seed out of the Western Conference (or division, as they were called in 1969), the Celtics won in 1969 (Bill Russell's final game as a player and 11th championship) and the Lakers won in 2010 (Kobe Bryant's fifth and final title).
San Francisco Chronicle
13 hours ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
NBA Finals guide: When the games are, how to watch, what the odds are
The NBA Finals are set: It's the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers clinched their trip with a win over the New York Knicks on Saturday night in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Thunder swept the two head-to-head meetings between the clubs this season. Game 1 of the finals is Thursday night in Oklahoma City. Recapping the OKC-Indiana series — Dec. 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 45 points and the Thunder erase an early double-digit deficit, pulling away in the second half to beat the Pacers 120-114. Andrew Nembhard scores 23 for Indiana, while Tyrese Haliburton is held to four points. — March 29: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 and the Thunder win 132-111. Haliburton leads the Pacers with 18, and both teams have six players finish in double figures. A recap of Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's winning of the NBA MVP award. The story: Gilgeous-Alexander tops Jokic for MVP award The reaction: SGA tears up when talking about his wife Steve Nash speaks: Canada's 1st MVP thrilled to see SGA follow him The notebook: Jokic finishes top-2 again, Giannis' streak ends, LeBron gets votes Betting odds Oklahoma City (-700) is a big favorite to win the NBA title, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Indiana's odds are set at +500. The Thunder are an early 9.5-point favorite over Indiana for Game 1. NBA Finals schedule All games of the NBA Finals will be aired on ABC. June 5 — Game 1, Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 8 — Game 2, Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. EDT June 11 — Game 3, Oklahoma City at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 13 — Game 4, Oklahoma City at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 16 — Game 5, Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 19 — Game 6, Oklahoma City at Indiana, if necessary, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 22 — Game 7, Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary, 8 p.m. EDT Key upcoming events June 25 — NBA draft, first round. June 26 — NBA draft, second round. Stats of the day — Indiana is the only team yet to face elimination in these playoffs. — This is the second time a No. 1 seed (Oklahoma City) has met a No. 4 seed (Indiana) in the NBA Finals. Both previous times were Lakers-Celtics matchups, one in 2010 and the other in 1969. Both went seven games, both saw the Lakers as the No. 1 seed out of the Western Conference (or division, as they were called in 1969), the Celtics won in 1969 (Bill Russell's final game as a player and 11th championship) and the Lakers won in 2010 (Kobe Bryant's fifth and final title).
Hamilton Spectator
13 hours ago
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- Hamilton Spectator
NBA Finals guide: When the games are, how to watch, what the odds are
The NBA Finals are set: It's the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers clinched their trip with a win over the New York Knicks on Saturday night in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Thunder swept the two head-to-head meetings between the clubs this season. Game 1 of the finals is Thursday night in Oklahoma City. Recapping the OKC-Indiana series — Dec. 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 45 points and the Thunder erase an early double-digit deficit, pulling away in the second half to beat the Pacers 120-114. Andrew Nembhard scores 23 for Indiana, while Tyrese Haliburton is held to four points. — March 29: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 and the Thunder win 132-111. Haliburton leads the Pacers with 18, and both teams have six players finish in double figures. SGA is the MVP A recap of Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's winning of the NBA MVP award. The story: Gilgeous-Alexander tops Jokic for MVP award The reaction: SGA tears up when talking about his wife Steve Nash speaks: Canada's 1st MVP thrilled to see SGA follow him The notebook: Jokic finishes top-2 again, Giannis' streak ends, LeBron gets votes Betting odds Oklahoma City (-700) is a big favorite to win the NBA title, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Indiana's odds are set at +500. The Thunder are an early 9.5-point favorite over Indiana for Game 1. NBA Finals schedule All games of the NBA Finals will be aired on ABC. June 5 — Game 1, Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 8 — Game 2, Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. EDT June 11 — Game 3, Oklahoma City at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 13 — Game 4, Oklahoma City at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 16 — Game 5, Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 19 — Game 6, Oklahoma City at Indiana, if necessary, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 22 — Game 7, Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary, 8 p.m. EDT (And good news: No NBA Finals games conflict with Stanley Cup Final dates!) Key upcoming events June 25 — NBA draft, first round. June 26 — NBA draft, second round. Stats of the day — Indiana is the only team yet to face elimination in these playoffs. — This is the second time a No. 1 seed (Oklahoma City) has met a No. 4 seed (Indiana) in the NBA Finals. Both previous times were Lakers-Celtics matchups, one in 2010 and the other in 1969. Both went seven games, both saw the Lakers as the No. 1 seed out of the Western Conference (or division, as they were called in 1969), the Celtics won in 1969 (Bill Russell's final game as a player and 11th championship) and the Lakers won in 2010 (Kobe Bryant's fifth and final title). Quote of the day 'We've got our work cut out for us.' — Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton. ___ AP NBA:
Winnipeg Free Press
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
NBA Finals guide: When the games are, how to watch, what the odds are
The NBA Finals are set: It's the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers clinched their trip with a win over the New York Knicks on Saturday night in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Thunder swept the two head-to-head meetings between the clubs this season. Game 1 of the finals is Thursday night in Oklahoma City. Recapping the OKC-Indiana series — Dec. 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 45 points and the Thunder erase an early double-digit deficit, pulling away in the second half to beat the Pacers 120-114. Andrew Nembhard scores 23 for Indiana, while Tyrese Haliburton is held to four points. — March 29: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 and the Thunder win 132-111. Haliburton leads the Pacers with 18, and both teams have six players finish in double figures. SGA is the MVP A recap of Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's winning of the NBA MVP award. The story: Gilgeous-Alexander tops Jokic for MVP award The reaction: SGA tears up when talking about his wife Steve Nash speaks: Canada's 1st MVP thrilled to see SGA follow him The notebook: Jokic finishes top-2 again, Giannis' streak ends, LeBron gets votes Betting odds Oklahoma City (-700) is a big favorite to win the NBA title, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Indiana's odds are set at +500. The Thunder are an early 9.5-point favorite over Indiana for Game 1. NBA Finals schedule All games of the NBA Finals will be aired on ABC. June 5 — Game 1, Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 8 — Game 2, Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. EDT June 11 — Game 3, Oklahoma City at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 13 — Game 4, Oklahoma City at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 16 — Game 5, Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 19 — Game 6, Oklahoma City at Indiana, if necessary, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 22 — Game 7, Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary, 8 p.m. EDT (And good news: No NBA Finals games conflict with Stanley Cup Final dates!) Key upcoming events June 25 — NBA draft, first round. June 26 — NBA draft, second round. Stats of the day — Indiana is the only team yet to face elimination in these playoffs. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. — This is the second time a No. 1 seed (Oklahoma City) has met a No. 4 seed (Indiana) in the NBA Finals. Both previous times were Lakers-Celtics matchups, one in 2010 and the other in 1969. Both went seven games, both saw the Lakers as the No. 1 seed out of the Western Conference (or division, as they were called in 1969), the Celtics won in 1969 (Bill Russell's final game as a player and 11th championship) and the Lakers won in 2010 (Kobe Bryant's fifth and final title). Quote of the day 'We've got our work cut out for us.' — Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton. ___ AP NBA:
Indianapolis Star
a day ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
What awaits Pacers in NBA Finals? The league's best team: OKC Thunder
The Indiana Pacers are in the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history, and they will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder starting June 5 in Oklahoma City. The Pacers come in as decided underdogs against the team that had the NBA's best record this season (68-14). These teams met twice in the regular season, with the Thunder winning both (120-114 on Dec. 26 in Indianapolis; 132-111 in March 29 in OKC). Indiana defeated the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers in five games and New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference playoffs in six games. Oklahoma City beat the Memphis Grizzlies (four games), Denver Nuggets (six) and Minnesota Timberwolves (five). Here's what you should know about the Oklahoma City Thunder. It's difficult to find a flaw with the Thunder. They led the NBA in the following categories: They were second in blocked shots (5.6). Quinn Buckner, the analyst on Pacers TV broadcasts, sees similarities between the teams, but that the Thunder have been even better. "The (Pacers) bench has got to be really good because OKC plays 10 to 11 players, and they all contribute," Buckner said. "Everybody may have a specialty, but they star in their roles." Buckner said he'd like to see more consistency from Bennedict Mathurin and more production from Obi Toppin. Defensively, OKC "can really challenge you, and they can run with you in transition. It would be a very difficult series." Father's Day gift: Celebrate the Pacers' amazing season and run to NBA Finals with our commemorative book The Thunder made the 2012 NBA Finals, losing to the Miami Heat in five games. (Miami beat Indiana in the Eastern Conference playoffs that season.) Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook started for that team, while James Harden came off the bench. They combined to average 68.4 points, 12.7 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP award after averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game. He led the league in games with at least 20 points (75), 30 points (49), 40 points (13) and 50 points (four). He received 71 of 100 first-place votes. The average age of Thunder players is 24.7 years, making them the second-youngest team in the NBA (Portland is 24.3). *-usual starters Mark Daigneault is in his fifth season as Thunder coach, and he owns a 211-189 overall record, 125-39 over the past two seasons. He was voted NBA Coach of the Year in the 2023-24 season.
