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What we’ve learned through two games of the NBA Finals

The Thunder evened the series on Sunday with a win over the Pacers. Here's what to watch heading into Game 3.

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EXAMINING THE OFFSEASON

NBA offseason: 10 teams to watch this summer

Once the NBA Finals end, these 10 teams could decide the future of the league.

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Trae, KAT, Luka and the NBA's biggest extension decisions

Which stars will sign extensions and which should wait it out? Bobby Marks examines the futures of 16 players.

MORE ON THE FINALS

'That's the Thundor dream': How one superfan contributes to OKC's 'free throw defense'

Garrett Haviland, also known as "Thundor," is at the forefront of what fans in OKC call "free throw defense."

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'Always competitively present': Alex Caruso's journey from G League to veteran leader

From G League hopeful to veteran defensive stalwart, Alex Caruso's leadership shines.

SHOWING OFF THEIR FITS

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's John Lennon shirt headlines NBA Finals Game 2 fits

The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder showed off the drip before Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

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NBA DRAFT

Let's match top NBA draft prospects to pro players: Our 14 best comps in the 2025 class

ESPN's Jeremy Woo shares high- and low-end comparisons for projected lottery picks, including Cooper Flagg.

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ANDSCAPE

Veteran or rookie, Pacers' Myles Turner, Thunder's Ajay Mitchell not taking NBA Finals for granted

The 10-year veteran and first-year player both understand significance of moment

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How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton are making signature sneaker history

FINALS BETTING

Haliburton's heroics help tighten the odds

The NBA Finals are set and here are the updated odds to win the NBA championship and Finals MVP.

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