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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Oklahoma City Thunders create new record after Game 4 victory at the NBA Finals
OKC Thunders vs Indiana Pacers (Image via Getty) The NBA Finals are ongoing and we are four games out. With a 2-2 record so far, it's anyone's game, and either the Oklahoma City Thunders or the Indiana Pacers could end up taking the championship this season. But before that can be decided, the OKC Thunders have a new record set in the NBA, that was until now held by the Golden State Warriors. But this current Thunders team came and left no crumbs, as they now have the highest scoring record by a team in a single season. Oklahoma City Thunders now have the highest scoring record in NBA Until the last game between the Oklahoma City Thunders and the Indiana Pacers, the Golden State Warriors held the record for the highest score by a team in a single season with 12,161 points, which they scored during the 2018-19 season. Going into Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Thunders were 68 points shy of breaking that record, and they managed to make it during the third quarter of the game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a three throw in the third quarter to break the previous record by GSW, and by the end of the game, the OKC Thunders had their new record in the books and a new record to keep the Indiana Pacers from feeling too comfortable. Right now, the two teams have a 2-2 record in the finals with three more games to go. Talking about the team's success this season and the amount of new records they have set so far, coach Mark Daigneault said: 'I think there's just a lot of integrity to the team. I think that starts with the makeup that these guys have... Great psychological makeup, competitive makeup, personal makeup. Then over time we've had to really kind of forge into this version of ourselves, in visible spaces.' The Thunders have 82 wins this season, including the 68 regular season wins. And if they do end up winning this season, they will become the fourth team in league history to have at least 84 wins in a full season. This has been an extraordinary season for the OKC Thunders, and whether they win or lose the championship, they will have a season to remember. Also Read: NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows a stunning last-minute performance as Oklahoma City Thunder pulls off a Game 4 win
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Indiana Pacers stun the crowd with an edging victory against the Oklahoma City Thunders during Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Indiana Pacers (Image via) While initially, it looked like the Oklahoma City Thunders would be the clear winners of the night, the Indiana Pacers managed to do the impossible by winning the game by a single point during Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Pacers are the underdogs this season, who have been stunning the crowd with their performance in every game, and this one was yet another show of the same. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the clear top scorer of the night, but somehow, the Pacers managed to take the win on the first night. Indiana Pacers managed an astonishing win at Game 1 During halftime, it felt like the Oklahoma City Thunders would be winning the game by a mile, having kept a clear scoring margin over their opponents in Q1 and Q2. But Q3 was the turning point of the game, as the Indiana Pacers started to gain momentum in their play. They were the high scorers for the quarter, but the OKC Thunders were still leading, having scored more than the Pacers in the first half. But finally, in Q4, the Pacers changed the game completely. While it was an anyone's game scenario, the Pacers managed to slip by the Thunders and managed the win by just one point. The Thunders lost 111-110, stunning the whole crowd, who had hoped for a home win for the team. The Pacers are currently on a 12-2 run, as the Finals kick off in a spectacular fashion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Oklahoma City Thunders fans are quite literally all over social media, showing their astonishment at the shocking turn of events. What was once thought to be an easy win for the team ended up being a wake-up call for the Thunders as well as the fans. The Pacers have managed to eliminate teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks so far during the Playoffs. And by the looks of it, the Thunders won't have it easy if they want to win the championship this season, even if they have been the favorites so far. Also Read: Druski graces Paycom Center for some Game 1 action between the Oklahoma City Thunders and the Indiana Pacers
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"The energy, edge and emotion": Single from Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI soundtracks the 2025 NBA Finals
Lil Wayne (Image via) Lil Wayne is releasing his upcoming studio album Tha Carter VI in less than 24 hours, but ESPN has already debuted one of the singles in its latest campaign for the NBA Finals. The GRAMMY-winning rapper's unreleased song, "The Days" has been featured in the recent ad campaign by ESPN for the finals, which will begin tonight, June 5, between the Oklahoma City Thunders and the Indiana Pacers. And Lil Wayne is making the best of it. Lil Wayne talks about his love for basketball Lil Wayne is an avid fan of basketball, and it's something fans have known for a long time. He has been part of the NBA All-Star Games as well, and now, he is letting the fans a glimpse into his upcoming album, which will be released on June 6, by letting one of the singles become the soundtrack of the NBA Finals. Talking to Rolling Stone , the rap legend said: 'Basketball's been in my blood since day one so to team up with ESPN less than 24 hours before the drop of 'Tha Carter VI' for the NBA Finals is an incredible honor. My music and the NBA are vibin' on the same frequency because it's perfect timing for fans to hear 'Tha Carter VI' on the game's grandest stage.' With fans gearing up for the NBA Finals , starting tonight from June 5, Lil Wayne is taking the opportunity to drop the single in the grandest way possible. Fans are already shaking their heads to the best of "The Days," and it's sure to turn into a banger. Lil Wayne is big on sports, especially basketball This is not Lil Wayne's first collaboration with sport, or even basketball so to say. He is the co-founder of Young Money APAA Sports Agency, a company that represents quite a few NBA players as well. Curtis Friends, Vice President of Sports Marketing at ESPN, spoke of the energy and emotion that Lil Wayne has always brought to the sport of basketball. 'Lil Wayne brings the energy, edge, and emotion that define the NBA Finals. Integrating his music into our NBA Playoffs coverage has been a strategic brand flex – amplifying our storytelling and connecting with fans as we showcase today's rising stars on the league's biggest stage.' His other tracks, 'I Am Not a Human Being,' 'Uproar, ' and 'Glory (Remix),' have also been played during the playoffs this season. And now as his words, 'I ain't getting younger, but I'm getting better/ No time to waste that's another man's treasure/ They say every dog has hit day,' blares through the speakers alongside U2 crooning 'These are the days,' NBA fans will get to enjoy the best of both worlds packed into one. Also Read: 'I've never run from my goals'- OKC Thunder's star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets emotional as he reflects on his NBA dream
