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🏆 Best is best🏆 Best is best
Oklahoma City Thunder win second NBA title
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For the seventh straight season, there wasn’t a repeat NBA champ — and this year, the confetti fell on the Oklahoma City Thunder, who pummeled the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in last night’s Game 7, capping off a storybook postseason.
June 23, 2025
🏀 Shake it, quake it, space, kaboom🏀 Shake it, quake it, space, kaboom
Oklahoma City Thunder closing in on championship after Game 5 win
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (up 3-2) are one win away from raising their first championship banner since 1979 (back when they were the Seattle SuperSonics). Let’s ball.
June 18, 2025
🏀 Bounce to it🏀 Bounce to it
Indiana Fever will take on Minnesota Lynx in 2025 Commissioner’s Cup final
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Last night’s six-game slate was pure cinema, notably locking in the Commissioner’s Cup final before two teams go head-to-head for $500K on July 1st. Read on for who’s through, plus other buzzy headlines from around the WNBA.
June 18, 2025
🏀 Question…?🏀 Question…?
Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers clash in pivotal Game 5
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The seven-game NBA Finals are level at two games apiece following the OKC Thunder’s 111–104 comeback win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Who will hoist the Larry OB? An excellent question ahead of tonight’s 8:30 p.m. ET Game 5 — and one of many we’re asking this Monday morning.
June 16, 2025
🫖 The teacup runneth over🫖 The teacup runneth over
Golden State Valkyries stay hot after a weekend of women’s hoops
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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s return to the hardwood from injury was piping hot, but she’s not the only WNBAer serving straight fire. Let’s spill the tea with the latest edition of what’s hot and what’s not in women’s hoops. Pinkies up.
June 16, 2025
🏀 Once upon a time🏀 Once upon a time
Underdog Indiana Pacers take 2-1 series lead in NBA Finals
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No, it’s not A Cinderella Story; it’s the Indiana Pacers — complete with their fairy godmother good luck charm, Caitlin Clark. Not only is Indy undefeated in the playoffs when the WNBA star’s in attendance, but they’re also only two wins away from their first-ever NBA title.
June 13, 2025
🏀 Heat check🏀 Heat check
A WNBA update: What’s hot and what’s not
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We’re not US Weekly, but we are about to spill the tea on what’s hot and what’s not in the WNBA. On-court action and off-court chatter? You came to the right place.
June 11, 2025
🏆 Rest and repeat🏆 Rest and repeat
NBA Finals all tied up heading into Game 3, while Florida Panthers surge to 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup Final
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Even championship contenders need a break. Both the NBA and NHL playoff action took last night to reset, but the quest to hoist the hardware continues tonight. Let’s discuss.
June 11, 2025
🏆 Sharing is caring🏆 Sharing is caring
NHL and NBA championship series both even at 1-1
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After a four-and-a-half period NHL hockey game on Saturday, men’s playoff sports gave our heart rates a break with yesterday’s lopsided NBA action. It’s all about balance as we discuss the championship details.
June 09, 2025
🏆 This sh!t is bananas🏆 This sh!t is bananas
Indiana Pacers steal Game 1 in Oklahoma City
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With a pair of Game 1s done and dusted, the postseason push to hoist the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Trophy and the NHL’s Stanley Cup continues. Let’s dive in on the glorious, championship-defining deets.
June 06, 2025
🏀 Mirror, mirror on the wall🏀 Mirror, mirror on the wall
Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder clash in NBA Finals
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While one recently eliminated team makes headlines for a head-scratching coaching decision, the attention turns to the court, where the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are gearing up for a championship battle starting tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. ET.
June 04, 2025
🏀 Don’t stop believin’ (<s>Glee</s> Indiana Pacers version)🏀 Don’t stop believin’ (<s>Glee</s> Indiana Pacers version)
NBA storylines ahead of Finals showdown
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The NBA Finals are officially set: The Western Conference top seed Oklahoma City Thunder — armed with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — will take on the comeback king Indiana Pacers beginning Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Stay tuned for an official preview on the small-market series later this week, but until then, here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s Eastern Conference (EC) Finals finale.
June 02, 2025
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