The difference on the final scoreboard was one point, and the difference on this first installment of the Finals MVP Ladder is one spot, separating the player who made the shot and the one who missed — Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

The Pacers have been living on the edge throughout their charmed run in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, and their magic is still going strong in the NBA Finals against the best team in basketball. The Pacers shocked the Thunder,

Since the NBA's play-by-play era began in the 1996-97 season, LeBron James has the most postseason shots to either tie or take the lead in the final three seconds of regulation or overtime with eight.

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal spoke out with criticism after the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 1 NBA Finals loss.

Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal doesn't seem to think highly of today's NBA big men or the defense that is being played.