NBA news: Indiana’s bench ignites Game 3 win - Pacers ahead in NBA Finals
The 2025 NBA Finals have turned into a battle of the benches, where in Game 3, Indiana’s second unit delivered a knockout blow to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Via a relentless showing from the reserves, the Pacers defended their home floor and claimed a 116-107 victory over OKC, clinching a 2-1 series lead.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo brings his analysis along with him to break down the events of Game 3.
NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines as Oklahoma City Thunder beat Indiana Pacers in Game 2
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a commanding performance in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 123-107 to even up the series at 1-1.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reflects on all the drama from an action-packed second clash.
NBA Finals 2025 betting tips: Lightning-quick Pacers to silence Thunder in Game 1
The NBA Finals tip off on Thursday night, and few matchups in recent memory have offered such a contrast in styles or such a compelling betting angle.
Indiana’s lightning-fast, high-octane offence meets the lockdown discipline of Oklahoma City’s top-ranked defence in what promises to be a collision of extremes.
While the Thunder enter as the heavy favourites, opening as short as -800 (1/8) to win the series, early movement in the markets suggests that bettors are giving the Pacers a serious look.
Can the Eastern Conference’s surprise package cause a major upset in Game 1 of the NBA Finals? Sports News Blitz’s NBA expert George Dempsey discusses.
NBA news: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers – Schedule, key battles & suggested bets
The NBA Finals are here, and we’re getting a fresh champion – after powering through opposite ends of the play-off bracket, it’s Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey breaks down the schedule, takes a look at five key battles, and offers up some tasty bets.
NBA news: Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton clinch Finals berth with victory over New York Knicks
In a thrilling Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers secured a decisive 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce examines how the Pacers were the better team over the series and looks ahead to the Finals.
NBA Playoff betting tips: New York Knicks look to ride the wave and level series with the Indiana Pacers
The Knicks head back to Indianapolis for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, looking to even the series at 2-2 after a gutsy comeback win in Game 3.
It’s been a tight, back-and-forth series so far, with road teams surprisingly winning all three games. New York will be hoping that trend continues on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Can the Eastern Conference’s surprise package defend homecourt to place one foot in the final, or will the wily Knicks muscle their way back into the series? Sports News Blitz’s NBA expert George Dempsey discusses.
NBA betting tips: Pacers to even the score against Spurs, Warriors to subdue Lakers
A blockbuster weekend in the NBA continues with a host of exciting games set to take place on Saturday and Sunday.
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey is here with his top betting tips ahead of the action.