Here's The Sporting News' betting prediction for Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers, including our game picks, best bets, and top player props.
Sloan Piva
The Pacers point guard has been playing through the injury during the NBA Finals.
Daniel Chavkin
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is one of the busiest men in sports media, but he's under fire for picking the wrong time to take a mental break.
Gilbert McGregor
Tyrese Haliburton struggled to produce much of anything in Indiana's Game 5 loss to Oklahoma City on Monday.
David Suggs
Here's the biggest stat that can be taken from OKC's Game 5 win.
Indiana's backup point guard provided a huge spark in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, but he saw little court time in the final quarter of a loss to the Thunder.
Daniel Mader
Tyrese Haliburton disappeared into the locker room after landing awkwardly in the first quarter of Monday's game.
Jalen Williams scored 40 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted a double-double on Monday as Oklahoma City took Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals over Indiana.
Indiana has a big deficit to overcome
Alex Walsh
It didn't take long for things to get fiery in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Tyrese Haliburton has reached new heights in his basketball career. That hasn't changed his relationship with his family, however.
Which two players does he trail?
The ESPN personality went after his co-worker during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Here's a closer look at the controversial play and how the free-throw disparity shaped out in Game 4 of the series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stepped up when the Thunder needed him most, and OKC is now heading home tied 2-2 with the Pacers.
Here are some of the biggest celebrities who took in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Here's everything to know about how deep the basketball roots run throughout the McConnell family.
Tyrese is a funny guy.
Here's The Sporting News' betting prediction for Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers, as well as our game picks, best bets, and top props for this pivotal Saturday morning clash.
Yeah, somehow this is true.
How is this possible?
This is crazy.
Here's more on Mathurin's breakout game and how it flipped the series through three games.
The Pacers had some franchise legends and Indiana stars in the crowd as they claimed a huge Game 3 victory in the NBA Finals.
Here's more on the Pacers' record when the Fever's superstar has been on hand during the playoffs.
Game 3 can be a critical turning point in the NBA Finals, and the Pacers now have a strong chance to win it all based on the record books.
Here's more on McConnell's performance and his unique path to becoming the heart and soul of the Pacers' second unit.
Indiana is just two wins away from an NBA title after Wednesday's win, which included strong performances throughout the Pacers' roster.
Here's how the basketball world has reacted to the addition to the broadcast.
As Indiana competes in the NBA Finals, rumors regarding the health of its star point guard have been in the spotlight.
Here's what to know about the Kalshi ad airing during the 2025 NBA Finals.
Here's the Sporting News' betting prediction for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers, as well as our game picks, best bets, and top player props.
When coach Rick Carlisle told the TV audience following the Pacers' advancement to the 2025 NBA Finals, "In 49 other states, it's just basketball, but this is Indiana," he was summarizing what has become a way of life.
Mike DeCourcy
Tyrese Haliburton has been keeping receipts throughout this year's postseason.
Here's what to know about Haliburton's injury status after video emerged of him limping following Sunday's Game 2 loss vs. the Thunder.
The Sporting News looks at the updated odds for 2025 NBA Finals MVP, then selects its best bet, top value wagers and best long-shots to win the Bill Russell Trophy.
Haliburton's girlfriend was spotted going all-in on her support for the Pacers in the NBA Finals.
Here's more on Haliburton's performance in Game 2, and how he was stymied by Oklahoma City's fearsome defensive unit.
When is Game 3? Here's everything to know about the next game in the NBA Finals, including the date, start time, and TV channel.
Oklahoma City bounced back from its Game 1 collapse on Sunday, blowing out the Pacers to tie the 2025 NBA Finals before the series heads to Indiana.
Check out The Sporting News' betting prediction for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers, as well as our game picks, best bets, and top player props.
The Pacers point guard debuted the shoe in the NBA Finals.
The Indiana guard delivered in the clutch again, and the Korean broadcast was loving it.
Colin Capece
Here are the best reaction to Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning shot in Game 1 of the NBA finals.
Teddy Ricketson
Tyrese Haliburton was the hero once again in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, leading the Pacers over the Thunder with a game-winning jumper.
Here's more on OKC stifling defense early in Game 1 vs. Indiana.
Tyrese Haliburton made magic — again — in the game's closing moments vs. the Thunder.
The Pacers' big deficit meant they had an extremely low win probability during Game 1's final moments. Those unlikely odds are just one part of a group of unbelievable stats from the latest submission to their list of fourth-quarter comebacks.
Here's how the Pacers pulled off their latest improbable feat.
Tyrese Haliburton's list of clutch moments is growing. Here are the game-winning shots by the Pacers star.
Dan Treacy
While Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning shot in Game 1 of the NBA Finals dominated NBA Twitter, some were more interested in why his voice was changing during his postgame interview.
The Pacers have crafted a new tradition to celebrate their 2025 postseason run.
The new single will be featured throughout Thunder-Pacers.
Get to know Jenny Boucek, one of the few women coaches in the NBA, who serves as an assistant coach on Rick Carlisle's Pacers staff.
Kyle Irving
Punters staying up late for the NBA Finals can go all-in on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to score 25+ in Game 1 of Thunder vs. Pacers, with Paddy Power offering an unmissable 40/1 offer!
The Thunder and Pacers have advanced to the 2025 NBA Finals, a run-and-gun matchup of a championship series. Here's a betting preview for the series and the Sporting News' pick to win the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Before he became one of the NBA's most efficient point guards, Tyrese Haliburton made his mark in the Big 12 at Iowa State.
Here's what to know about the Pacers' jersey patch, the company it represents and how the QR technology works on a basketball uniform.
Here's everything you need to know about Carlisle's playing career and how it led him to where he is today.
Here's more about how the song quickly caught on among Haliburton, the Pacers and Pacers fans alike.
The veteran NBA coach looked a lot different when he first got his head coaching start.
Rick Carlisle and Jim Carrey look like they could be relatives. NBA Twitter has been having a field day with this assertion for years as a result.
The Pacers' front office has assembled a team capable of making the Finals through savvy decisions, from solid draft picks to calculated trades.
Here is more on the respective deals and a look back at how things have played out for all parties involved.
As more than 20 players could realistically impact the series, I take a look at the top eight players in the NBA Finals, from the league's MVP to the key rotational players who round out each starting lineup.
Here is everything to know about when the series begins.
Reggie Miller, Mark Jackson and Jalen Rose spearheaded an Indiana side that won 56 games back in 2000.
Pascal Siakam capped his impressive Eastern Conference Finals with the Larry Bird Trophy after Indiana's Game 6 win vs. New York.
The Pacers had two worthy candidates for the Eastern Conference Finals MVP award, and no one — including Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam — knew who was going to win until the official announcement.
The Pacers overwhelmed the Knicks down the stretch in Game 6, earning a dominant victory and trip to the NBA Finals.
The Pacers needed a hero on Saturday night. They found it in an unlikely source — sparingly-used bench big Thomas Bryant.
Here's who is in attendance at Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Pacers and Knicks clash at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana on Saturday, for a pivotal Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Here's The Sporting News' betting preview and prediction, including the latest odds, best bets and top props going into the evening.
How did Pat McAfee become one of the Pacers' most vocal supporters?
Two celebrity Pacers fans had an online back-and-forth after McAfee addressed the home crowd during the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals.
Gregg Doyel, a columnist with the Indianapolis Star, made headlines for all the wrong reasons on Thursday night.
Tyrese Haliburton had been the talk of the Eastern Conference Finals, but the Knicks refused to let him beat them in Game 5.
New York was one of several teams who chose not to draft the Pacers point guard.
Here's more from McAfee's moment in the Game 4 spotlight.
Here's a look at what the Pacers maestro was able to create to bring the franchise within one win of snapping a 25-year Finals drought.
Nesmith rolled his right ankle in Game 3 and briefly exited the contest.
Tyrese Haliburton is just starting to build his Pacers legacy, but he already has a case to rank among the best players in franchise history.
Hans Perez has rarely dealt with infernos as intense as the one that swept over Madison Square Garden after the Knicks punched their ticket to the ECF.
While he only spent seven seasons in Indiana, Paul George has a special place in Pacers history.
Reggie Miller's name is etched in Pacers lore, but does he rank as the franchise's greatest player?
The Pacers star's father will make his long-awaited return to postseason play when Indiana takes on the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Karl-Anthony Towns' heroics proved especially vital to New York in its Game 3 win.
Aaron Nesmith rolled his ankle on Jalen Brunson's foot after jumping to make a pass.
TNT's Kevin Harlan made the most of a funny moment during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals
The Pacers forward scored almost half of Indiana's first-half points, and he kept up his dominance in the second half of Indiana's Game 2 win.
Former Pacers star Reggie Miller trolled the Knicks on more than one occasion in the 1990s, but his choke symbol from 1994 is one of the most iconic moments of his career.
The Pacers have a history of historic comebacks against the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Bill Bender
Here's more on why the elder Haliburton chose to celebrate the win in the manner that he did.
Aaron Nesmith set the table for the Pacers stunning Game 1 comeback with unreal shooting display.
Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith shined for the Pacers, who turned a 17-point fourth quarter deficit into a three-point overtime win on Wednesday night.
Tyrese Haliburton completely stunned the Knicks in Game 1 — and made sure to let them know.
Another playoff meeting between the Knicks and Pacers brings back memories of the 1990s beef between Reggie Miller and Knicks superfan Spike Lee. Could they meet again?
The two guards have a rivalry dating back to last season.
After members of The Sporting News' staff collaborated to rank the top 30 players whose teams advanced to the postseason, I narrowed the list down to rank the top 10 players remaining.
The NBA of Magic and Bird, of MJ and Pip, of Kobe and Shaq -- those days appear to be gone, replaced by a more competitive group of teams that don't depend on a few superstars.
Who has the best chance to win it all among the Pacers, Knicks, Thunder, and Wolves?
Stephen Noh
Indiana has had some tough luck in the NBA playoffs.
New York and Indiana starred in one of the fiercest rivalry of the 1990s, and it continues to grow.
The Knicks star met the Pacers star at WWE Smackdown last summer, foreshadowing a potential clash in the NBA playoffs.
For a second straight year, the Pacers are eight wins away from their first-ever NBA title. Here's how it went down.
Haliburton has been proving doubters wrong on his playoff run, and LeBron James gave him a vote of confidence on Tuesday.
Indiana built the largest halftime lead in NBA postseason history.
Here's what to know about Mathurin's ejection and what it could mean for him and the Pacers moving forward.
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 43 points, but the returning trio of Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De'Andre Hunter made its presence felt in a dominant Cleveland win over Indiana.
The Indiana point guard had a night to forget.
The veteran center had a brief injury scare on Friday night.
Looking back at the 2022 trade between the Celtics and Pacers that sent Aaron Nesmith to Indiana.
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton warned but not fined for 'obscene' celebration after Game 2 vs. Cavaliers.
Here is how the Pacers beat the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the second round of the NBA playoffs.
John Haliburton is paying the price for his altercation with Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Pacers' win in Game 5 of their first-round series with Milwaukee.
Following the dramatic end of Indiana's Game 5 win to seal a first-round series victory, Antetokounmpo appeared to get into it with Tyrese Haliburton's dad.
Tyrese Haliburton silenced his doubters with standout display in the final moments of Indiana's Game 5 win vs. Milwaukee.
Everything you need to know about the second round series between the No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers and the upstart Indiana Pacers.
Why Tyrese Haliburton's peers are wrong to name him the most overrated player in the league.
Here's a closer look at the back-and-forth between the star guards and the history that may have led up to it.
Many sports teams have easily identifiable mascots such as the Wildcats or Tigers. That's not the case for the Indiana Pacers.
Brendan OSullivan
A simple miscommunication led to a chaotic postgame incident between the Pacers and Bucks in 2023.
Indiana put on a show Thursday night.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about Spurs vs. Pacers, including TV and streaming information in the United Kingdom.
Ishika Dadhwal
Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton's "feud" took WWE by storm during Friday Night SmackDown.
The Pacers have signed Pascal Siakam to a new mega contract. TSN's Steph Noh grades the deal.
The Pacers are looking to stave off elimination against the Celtics on Monday. Will they have star guard Tyrese Haliburton at their disposal?
Jacob Camenker
Here is everything you need to know about the NBA Playoff series between the Celtics and Pacers, including TV and streaming options for each game.
Zain Bando
Tyrese Haliburton left the Pacers' Game 2 loss against the Celtics with left hamstring soreness. Will he be available for Game 3 in Indiana?
Spicy P has endured quite the journey to get from Douala, Cameroon to the NBA.
Haliburton logged 28 minutes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Boston.
Edward Sutelan
Larry Bird might be a Celtics legend but he has had ties to the Pacers organization since 1992.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Pacers, including TV and streaming options for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Pacers, including how to stream Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Jordan Greer
The Pacers need a major upset to reach the NBA Finals, but getting there would snap a lengthy drought.
Here's what went wrong for the Pacers down the stretch in the fourth quarter and overtime.
Sporting News tracked results and highlights from the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. Follow for updates from Game 1 of Celtics vs. Pacers.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Pacers, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Pacers, including how to stream Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Celtics and Pacers are set to face off in the Eastern Conference Finals. Which team will win?
The Sporting News has you covered with updates, highlights and more from Knicks vs. Pacers Game 7.
Here is everything you need to know about the NBA Playoff series between the Knicks and Pacers, including TV and streaming options for each game.
Tyrese Haliburton and Reggie Miller took some stabs at New York following the Pacers' Game 7 win in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Who are Tyrese Haliburton's parents? Learn more about the couple that raised one of the NBA's brightest young stars.
Here's the time, TV schedule and live stream for Game 7 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Knicks and Pacers.
The Knicks and Pacers are very familiar with each other on the NBA Playoff stage.
You can find out everything you need about Game 6 between the Knicks and Pacers.
You can find out everything you need about Game 5 between the Knicks and Pacers.
Bilal Coulibaly turned heads with his play during his rookie season with the Wizards. The 19-year-old is now turning heads with a bold take about Pascal Siakam.
You can find out everything you need about Game 4 between the Knicks and Pacers.
Marc Lancaster
Here's what's been causing the two-time All-Star's struggles in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
T.J. McConnell has been the X-factor for the Pacers in the second round.
Here is everything you need to know about Knicks vs. Pacers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
It's not a Knicks playoff game without some fourth-quarter drama, especially involving the referees.
Myles Turner was called for a controversial moving screen in the biggest moment of Game 1 against the Knicks.
You can find out everything you need to know ahead of Game 1 between the Knicks and Pacers.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down everything to know for the Knicks and Pacers second-round series.
Tyrese Haliburton waited until the Pacers vs. Bucks series was over to respond to Patrick Beverley's antics.
One Pacers fan took home-court advantage to another level during every Bucks' free throw attempt in Game 6.
The Sporting News has you covered with all of the information that you need to know ahead of Game 6 between the Bucks and Pacers.
Sarah Effress
Here is everything you need to know about Bucks vs. Pacers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Emily Dozier
The Sporting News has you covered with all of the information that you need to know ahead of Game 4 between the Bucks and Pacers.
Here is everything you need to know about Knicks vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Todd Karpovich
Here's everything you need to know about Bennedict Mathurin's shoulder injury.
Scott Rafferty
The Sporting News has you covered with all of the information that you need to know ahead of Game 3 between the Bucks and Pacers.
Tyrese Haliburton discussed the internet's fascination with his voice in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.
SN's Steph Noh details why Pascal Siakam has been such a great fit for the Pacers.
Haliburton revealed the incident during a news conference after Indiana's Game 2 win over Milwaukee.
The Sporting News has you covered with all of the information that you need to know ahead of Game 2 between the Bucks and Pacers.
Our betting preview for the Bucks vs. Pacers first-round playoff matchup highlights the odds, gets you ready to make your picks, and points you in the right direction with bets ahead of the playoffs this weekend.
Here is everything you need to know about this year's 3-vs-6 matchup in the East.
Rising Stars MVP Bennedict Mathurin led his team to victory, but his prize money will apparently be rerouted to a member of a losing team.
The 76ers were looking for shooting and they found that in a deal with the Pacers for Buddy Hield.
Here is what we know after Tyrese Haliburton's scary fall against the Celtics.
The Raptors have traded Pascal Siakam to the Pacers. Here are grades for all teams involved.
Here is the latest on Pascal Siakam, his future and the teams he has been linked to.
At the earliest, Tyrese Haliburton will return two weeks before the trade deadline and three weeks before the NBA pauses for All-Star Weekend. With this in mind, a few questions arise from his injury.
The Pacers saw a nightmarish scene unfold on Monday night when Tyrese Haliburton had to be carried off the court against the Celtics.
The scuffle was a minor, petty one but here's why there was so much drama at the end of the Bucks' win over the Pacers on Wednesday.
Haliburton has taken the NBA world by force in 2023-24. Here's a few key numbers to know that are crucial to his breakout.
Tyrese Haliburton has taken the NBA by storm with a breakout season. His explosion into an MVP candidate has people wondering how he slipped to No. 12 in the 2020 NBA Draft.
The Sporting News tracked updates and highlights from Thursday's In-Season Tournament semifinal between Milwaukee and Indiana.
If you check your clocks, you might notice that clutch time is now Tyrese Time.
Tyrese Haliburton isn't just a good pull-up 3-point shooter. He's an elite one.
In the first-ever In-Season Tournament knockout game, Tyrese Haliburton proved why he is one of the most exciting young stars in the NBA. The Pacers floor general recorded his first-career triple-double to bounce the Celtics and advance to Las Vegas.
Haliburton has committed his future to Indiana.
Sam Jarden
The Pacers selected four players in the 2023 NBA Draft, adding some exciting new names to their young roster.
Joseph Corr
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about the draft day swap.
Tyrese Haliburton and Patrick Beverley continued their back-and-forth Sunday night following the Pacers' guards heroics at United Center.
Benyam Kidane
Here's everything you need to know about Herb Simon, billionaire businessman and longtime owner of Indiana's only NBA franchise.
Tyrese Haliburton left the arena on crutches after the Pacers' loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 11.
Here's everything you need to know about the beef nobody saw coming.
The talent pool is growing rapidly in the NBA but there are still only 24 roster spots on the All-Star team. Which young players on the rise could make their first All-Star appearance this season?
LaMelo Ball reinjured the same ankle that kept him sidelined for the first 13 games of the season. Here's what we know about Ball's injury so far.
Powered by strong performances from Haliburton and Sabonis, the Pacers and Kings find themselves ahead of a few marquee franchises in the early-season standings.
Despite leading by as much as 17 points in the fourth, Los Angeles fell to Indiana by a final score of 116-115.
Are the Pacers still willing to part ways with their duo? As the season rolls on, here's why the Lakers should — and shouldn't — trade Westbrook for Hield and Turner.
While Banchero will miss the second of two back-to-back meetings between Orlando and Indiana, the meeting of the two best rookies' respective teams is the perfect time to take stock of the current odds to win Rookie of the Year for the 2022-23 season.
Through the first 10-plus games of the 2022 rookie class, Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin look head and shoulders above their competition.