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Pacers' 25-year Finals drought is over. Now they're looking to overcome their snake-bitten history

Pacers' 25-year Finals drought is over. Now they're looking to overcome their snake-bitten history

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Pacers have finally ended the franchise's 25-year NBA Finals drought , achieving the unthinkable after starting 10-15 and looking like anything but a title contender.
Aces edge Storm 75-70 as Loyd's free throws secure win

Aces edge Storm 75-70 as Loyd's free throws secure win

SEATTLE (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 19 points, seven rebounds and three steals, Jewell Loyd hit two free throws with 6.1 seconds left, and Las Vegas gave up most of a 17-point lead before the Aces beat the Seattle Storm 75-70 on Sunday.
Different paths, same destination for the Thunder and Pacers, who will face off in the NBA Finals

Different paths, same destination for the Thunder and Pacers, who will face off in the NBA Finals

Oklahoma City spent most of the regular season alone atop the Western Conference standings and just kept adding to its lead. Indiana didn't spend a single day atop the Eastern Conference standings and was still under the .500 mark in early January.
The Knicks' all-in moves didn't get them all the way there. But they are getting close

The Knicks' all-in moves didn't get them all the way there. But they are getting close

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks went further than they'd gone in 25 years, just not as far as they hoped.
And with that, an era ends: 'Thanks for watching us. It's the NBA on TNT'

And with that, an era ends: 'Thanks for watching us. It's the NBA on TNT'

Ernie Johnson could barely get the words out. The run of “Inside the NBA” on TNT came to an end on Saturday night after nearly four decades as a fixture of the league.
Pacers' Walker injures right ankle, leaving his availability for the NBA Finals uncertain

Pacers' Walker injures right ankle, leaving his availability for the NBA Finals uncertain

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pacers forward Jarace Walker was on crutches with a right ankle injury following Indiana's 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night and coach Rick Carlisle said he was u
Pacers beat Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 to reach NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history

Pacers beat Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 to reach NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton made sure the Indiana Pacers gave their fans a celebration they waited 25 years to see again.
Pacers beat Knicks 125-108 to reach NBA Finals for second time in franchise history

Pacers beat Knicks 125-108 to reach NBA Finals for second time in franchise history

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 31 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Indiana Pacers pulled away for a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 on Saturday night to reach the NBA Finals for the second t
The NBA Finals are set: It'll be Thunder vs. Pacers, starting Thursday night

The NBA Finals are set: It'll be Thunder vs. Pacers, starting Thursday night

The seeds for the 2025 NBA Finals began getting planted unknowingly in 2017, back when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was about to enroll at Kentucky and Tyrese Haliburton was getting ready for his senior year of high school in Wisconsin.
Thunder guard Alex Caruso is getting a 2nd NBA Finals chance, this time with fans

Thunder guard Alex Caruso is getting a 2nd NBA Finals chance, this time with fans

Alex Caruso is the only current Oklahoma City Thunder player who has previous experience playing in the NBA Finals. That said, even he has no idea what this year's series will feel like.