Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton briefly left Game 5 of the NBA Finals for treatment after apparently aggravating an injury to his lower right leg.

Amid criticism for the look and feel of the NBA Finals, commissioner Adam Silver has simply said "we'll look at it."

A point forward has emerged in these 2025 Finals: OKC’s Jalen Williams. We’re not comparing him or teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Bulls’ Hall of Fame tandem, but the effect of having Williams start OKC’s offense has freed up Gilgeous-Alexander (in the past two games especially) from constantly taking Indiana’s first defensive punch.

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At least we have a full, diverse slate of sports to lock in on. Choose your distraction: the championship stage in pro basketball and hockey, tournament play across golf and international soccer, college baseball’s World Series or the feverish return of Caitlin Clark.

Dan Patrick previews Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder, discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander answering "every single question" so far and recaps the shocking trade that sent Desmond Bane to the Magic.

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The Warriors’ brand of basketball, once revolutionary, appears downright antiquated compared to the breathtaking hoops being played in the NBA Finals.