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The final act of the NBA Finals: 2 teams, 1 game, 1 trophy. Pacers at Thunder will decide a champion.

Sunday, June 22 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — It started with 30 teams, most of them fairly optimistic about their chances when the season began eight months, 1,320 games, 35,543 3-pointers, and 299,608 points ago.Only two teams remain. For one game. Game 7.The NBA season ends tonight when the Indiana Pacers visit the... Read More.

OSU’s Ethan Fang birdies final hole to become first American in 18 years to win British Amateur

Sunday, June 22 by The Associated Press

SANDWICH, England (AP) — Oklahoma State junior Ethan Fang held off a late charge Saturday with a 5-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 1-up victory over Gavin Tiernan of Ireland, becoming the first American in 18 years to win the British Amateur.The match at Royal St. George's was all square through... Read More.

For Pacers and Thunder, there’s no looking back now. All eyes are only on Game 7 in the NBA Finals.

Saturday, June 21 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Game 6 of the NBA Finals had been over for only about 10 or 15 minutes, and the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder were turning the page. What happened over the previous couple of hours in Indianapolis had already been deemed irrelevant.The only... Read More.

Inside the numbers: Pacers, Thunder set to play Game 7 for NBA title on Sunday night

Saturday, June 21 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — For the 20th time, there will be a Game 7 in the NBA Finals.Indiana will play at Oklahoma City on Sunday night in the final game of the season, with the winner getting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.Home teams are 15-4 in Game 7 of the... Read More.

He’s not Batman. He’s Alex Caruso. And he’s leading the Thunder in his own way in the NBA Finals.

Sunday, June 15 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Alex Caruso got asked after Game 4 of the NBA Finals if he’s aware that he’s achieved a level of superhero-type status among fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder during this playoff run.After all, having zero 20-point games in the regular season followed by two... Read More.

Thunder embraced their moments of adversity this season. It paid off in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Sunday, June 15 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The book is called “The Obstacle Is the Way.” It's a gift that Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault gave to Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein during a trying time this season, knowing the voracious reader would figure out the meaning.Message delivered.“I read it and remembered that... Read More.

Thunder break NBA record for total points in a season, including playoffs

Saturday, June 14 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A record for Oklahoma City: No team in NBA history has scored more points in a season than the Thunder.It's a nuanced record, taking into account both regular season and playoff games. And technically, the Thunder would have broken the record on Wednesday if their appearance... Read More.

Game 4: Gilgeous-Alexander goes wild in the 4th, Thunder rally to top Pacers 111-104 and tie Finals

Saturday, June 14 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Game on the line, season quite possibly on the line, the Oklahoma City Thunder had only one place to turn.They went to the MVP.And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered, scoring 15 of his 35 points in the final 4:38, capping Oklahoma City's rally from a 10-point, second-half deficit... Read More.

O Canada: Finals matchup between Olympic teammates Gilgeous-Alexander and Nembhard getting attention

Sunday, June 8 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The NBA Finals. East vs. West. Indiana vs. Oklahoma City. Canada vs. ... Canada?It sure seemed like it at times in Game 1 of the series, anyway — and odds are, there will be more of those moments throughout the rest of this matchup between... Read More.

Athletes Unlimited Softball League opens with high hopes and support from MLB and USA Softball

Sunday, June 8 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Athletes Unlimited Softball League made its debut after a year of buildup and a recent collaboration with Major League Baseball.The Bandits beat the Talons 3-1 in the first game on Saturday in Rosemont, Illinois. The Volts played the Blaze in Wichita, Kansas later in... Read More.

The Thunder have been exceptional after losses all season. The Pacers know what awaits in Game 2.

Sunday, June 8 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When the Oklahoma City Thunder get hit, they tend to hit back. Immediately, too.Everybody knows what probably is coming in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. The Thunder, down 1-0 in the series with the Indiana Pacers, will be raring to go.... Read More.

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

Saturday, June 7 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press(AP) — Indiana and Oklahoma City will resume NBA Finals preparations on Saturday, before Game 2 on Sunday night.Friday was technically an off day for both teams. Practices at Paycom Center will be held on Saturday afternoon.Tyrese Haliburton's jumper with 0.3 seconds left gave the Pacers a 111-110 victory over the... Read More.

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The final act of the NBA Finals: 2 teams, 1 game, 1 trophy. Pacers at Thunder will decide a champion.

OSU’s Ethan Fang birdies final hole to become first American in 18 years to win British Amateur

For Pacers and Thunder, there’s no looking back now. All eyes are only on Game 7 in the NBA Finals.

Inside the numbers: Pacers, Thunder set to play Game 7 for NBA title on Sunday night

He’s not Batman. He’s Alex Caruso. And he’s leading the Thunder in his own way in the NBA Finals.

Thunder embraced their moments of adversity this season. It paid off in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Thunder break NBA record for total points in a season, including playoffs

Game 4: Gilgeous-Alexander goes wild in the 4th, Thunder rally to top Pacers 111-104 and tie Finals

O Canada: Finals matchup between Olympic teammates Gilgeous-Alexander and Nembhard getting attention

Athletes Unlimited Softball League opens with high hopes and support from MLB and USA Softball

The Thunder have been exceptional after losses all season. The Pacers know what awaits in Game 2.

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

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