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Nikola Jokic Had Perfect Response to Thunder Crowd Chanting 'Free Throw Merchant'

The OKC crowd did not think highly of Jokic's 42-point night.

Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2025

Charles Barkley Had Spot-On Quip About Stephen A. Smith After Knicks’ Game 1 Win

His 'First Take' prediction after the Knicks win came true.

Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2025

Thunder Fans Gave Russell Westbrook a Loud Standing Ovation During Game 1

Oklahoma City still loves Westbrook even years after he left.

Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2025

Is the NBA Alright?

Plus: Horse racing thrives, and spring football should too.

Reason · May 6, 2025

In his first season with Cleveland, Kenny Atkinson is the 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year

In his first season with Cleveland, Kenny Atkinson is the 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year.

Sports Lens · May 6, 2025

A Fired-Up Nikola Jokic Tried to Motivate Nuggets' Bench While Trailing vs. OKC

Much more emotion than usual from the Joker.

Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2025

NBA Fans Think Basketball Karma Came Back to Bite the Thunder in Game 1 Loss

The basketball gods do not like it when you play the foul game.

Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2025

Boston missed an NBA playoff record 45 three-pointers in Game 1 on Monday

Boston missed an NBA playoff record 45 three-pointers in Game 1 on Monday. They shot an NBA playoff record 60 three-pointers.

Sports Lens · May 6, 2025

Nikola Jokic Seemed So Uninterested in Celebrating Aaron Gordon's Game-Winning Shot

The Joker couldn't be bothered.

Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2025

Aaron Gordon Explains How Nuggets Were Able to Pull of Miracle Comeback vs. Thunder

Shocking Game 1 comeback aided by championship poise.

Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2025