55 h. ago NBA finals: Indiana Pacers stun Oklahoma City Thunder in final second to win Game 1 thriller

As it happened: Pacers 111–110 ThunderTyrese Haliburton scores with 0.3 seconds left to seal winNearly every analyst coming into this year’s NBA finals had the Oklahoma City Thunder beating the Indiana Pacers comfortably. The first three quarters of Game 1 did very little to contradict those predictions until the final minutes, when all hell broke loose.The reigning NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, looked like, well, the NBA MVP for much of the game as he led the scoring with 38 points. His Thunder team went out to an early 7-0 lead and were 57-45 up by half-time. The second half seemed to be going the same way with the Thunder 15 points up at one point in the fourth quarter. Continue reading...

Sport

57 h. ago Indiana Pacers v Oklahoma City Thunder: NBA finals Game 1 – live

Oklahoma City host Indiana in NBA finals openerNBA finals 2025 predictions: can Indiana shock OKC?Send David an email at david.lengel@theguardian.comPacers 10-10 Thunder, 7:07, 1st quarterOKC force a turnover, but then Holmgren throws it away, giving the ball right back to Indy. Siakam shoots again, this time from 12 feet out, inside the paint, and gets a home roll, on the road. Continue reading...

Sport

59 h. ago Indiana Pacers v Oklahoma City Thunder: NBA finals Game 1 – live buildup

Oklahoma City host Indiana in NBA finals openerNBA finals 2025 predictions: can Indiana shock OKC?Send David an email at david.lengel@theguardian.comDavid will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s a look at our predictions for the NBA finals:Thunder in five. They’ve been utterly dominant all season. That’s mostly been the case for the playoffs too, allowing for some Jokić magic in the second round. The Pacers have been a ton of fun to watch, have impressive depth and a rising star in Haliburton. But the Thunder are deeper, more talented and have the best player in the series – that’s a recipe for a gentleman’s sweep. Ryan Baldi Continue reading...

Sport

3 d. ago NBA Finals prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder to secure first NBA Championship

Read the latest odds and tips ahead of the 2025 NBA Finals between OKC and the Pacers

Sport

4 d. ago NBA Finals guide: When the games are, how to watch, what the odds are

The NBA Finals are set: It’s the Oklahoma City Thunder vs

Sport

1 week ago Thunder stifle Anthony Edwards to move one win from NBA finals

Oklahoma City Thunder 128-126 Minnesota TimberwolvesOKC lead best-of-seven Western Conference finals 3-1Edwards limited to 16 points; SGA scores 40 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a steely performance befitting the NBA MVP, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped back from a 42-point loss by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.Jalen Williams scored 34 points on 13-for-24 shooting, including 6 of 9 from three-point range, and Chet Holmgren added 21 points, seven rebounds and three blocks in a statement game in his hometown that helped the Thunder stave off several pushes by the Wolves to tie the series. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago He can handle anything the Oklahoma City Thunder throw at him. He's sideline reporter Nick Gallo

There is someone who the Oklahoma City Thunder simply cannot stop

Politics

2 w. ago Europa League final 'unwatchable' as fans rage at Man Utd vs Tottenham Discovery Plus mess

Manchester United are taking on Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, with the game being streamed live for free on Discovery Plus - but fans are experiencing problems

Sport

2 w. ago Man City vs Bournemouth LIVE: Hosts lead comfortably in Kevin De Bruyne’s final home game

Defeat for City would leave their Champions League hopes out of their hands

Society

2 w. ago The NBA's final 4 is set: Thunder, Knicks, Wolves and Pacers remain, and parity reigns again

There will be a new NBA champion

Politics

3 w. ago Women’s FA Cup final, last Premier League game at Goodison Park and more – matchday live

All the buildup to the Women’s FA Cup final, 1.30pm KOShare your thoughts with matchday live or post BTLJamie Vardy will be having a goodbye party when he bids farewell to Leicester this afternoon. The 39-year-old wanted to end his Foxes career on 500 appearances and at the King Power Stadium, meaning he will not feature on the final day of the Premier League season next weekend. Today also happens to be the 13th anniversary of Vardy’s move to Leicester, marking what is set to be a full-circle occasion.Be sure to also message me with any thoughts, feelings or score predictions for any of today’s games. I want to know what you’re up to, where you’re off to and what you’ll be watching this afternoon. Also, let me know if you have any stand-out memories of Goodison or any favourite Jamie Vardy moments. I want to hear from you! Continue reading...

Sport