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NBA Finals guide: When the games are, how to watch, what the odds are

NBA Finals guide: When the games are, how to watch, what the odds are

Oklahoma City is one win away from an NBA championship. And the Indiana Pacers don't know if guard Tyrese Haliburton will be able to play against the Thunder on Thursday night.
Haliburton is likely going to be a game-time decision for Game 6, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says

Haliburton is likely going to be a game-time decision for Game 6, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers are preparing for the possibility of not having Tyrese Haliburton available to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals , coach Rick Carlisle said in a radio interview on Wednesday morning.

NBA mock draft: Rutgers' Ace Bailey may slip to late in NBA draft lottery after skipping workouts

Ace Bailey has been pegged as a can't-miss prospect, an athletic 6-foot-8 forward who can score like few players in this year's NBA draft. His decisions leading up to the draft may send him slipping further down the lottery.

Thunder try to secure NBA Finals victory over the Pacers

Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -6.5; over/under is 222.
Clark scores 20 and the Fever beat the Sun to secure Commissioner’s Cup spot

Clark scores 20 and the Fever beat the Sun to secure Commissioner’s Cup spot

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 20 points, six assists and four 3-pointers and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 88-71 on Tuesday night in a physical game that included three late ejections. With 46.
The rest that's built into the NBA Finals can be a good thing, especially now

The rest that's built into the NBA Finals can be a good thing, especially now

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Given the way Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton was limping on his way out of the postgame news conference after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it's safe to assume he's a fan of the schedule right about now.
Pelicans acquire a second 2025 first-round draft pick from the Pacers in exchange for a 2026 pick

Pelicans acquire a second 2025 first-round draft pick from the Pacers in exchange for a 2026 pick

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers have agreed to trade their 23rd overall choice in next week's NBA draft to New Orleans for a 2026 first-round pick, the Pelicans announced Tuesday.
Atlanta Dream off to hot start under new coach Karl Smesko and play of Allisha Gray

Atlanta Dream off to hot start under new coach Karl Smesko and play of Allisha Gray

NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Dream made a lot of moves in the offseason, hiring Karl Smesko from Florida Gulf Coast and bringing in Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones to complement Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray.
OKC's Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enter NBA Finals lore with Game 5 scoring spree

OKC's Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enter NBA Finals lore with Game 5 scoring spree

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jerry West and Elgin Baylor did it often. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James did it a couple of times. Magic Johnson and Jamaal Wilkes were among those who did it once.
Gilgeous-Alexander supports Williams with 31 points, 10 assists to put Thunder 1 win from NBA title

Gilgeous-Alexander supports Williams with 31 points, 10 assists to put Thunder 1 win from NBA title

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the NBA's Most Valuable Player this season primarily by being a dominant scorer. In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, he showed he's pretty good as a more traditional point guard, too.