Tournaments & Playoffs

Doncic drops 42 in EuroBasket as Lakers star battles injury scare

Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers, Slovenia)
September 2025

uka Doncic scored 42 points with 10 rebounds in Slovenia’s EuroBasket win over Italy, despite briefly leaving with a leg scare. Already a top-50 all-time EuroBasket scorer, Doncic is carrying Slovenia with dominant performances across the tournament. After returning from injury, Doncic led Slovenia with efficiency and resilience, easing fears of serious damage. The Lakers star recently signed a three-year, $165m extension and continues to cement his status as one of basketball’s most transcendent global figures.

NBA Sets 2026 Regular-Season Games in Berlin and London

Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic (NBA)
January 15 & 18, 2026

The NBA has confirmed that the Grizzlies and Magic will play regular-season games in Berlin and London in January 2026, marking the league’s first regular-season game in Germany and 10th in London.
The games will be held at Uber Arena and The O2, presented by Tissot. The NBA also revealed future games in Manchester and Paris for 2027, and in Berlin and Paris for 2028, with teams to be announced later.

NBA Talent Set to Shine at FIBA EuroBasket 2025

NBA and former NBA players across 24 national teams
August 27 – September 14, 2025

EuroBasket 2025 will feature current and former NBA stars including Luka Dončić (Slovenia), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece), and Nikola Jokić (Serbia) competing across four host nations. Preliminary rosters highlight significant NBA involvement.
Countries like Serbia (Jokić, Bogdanović), France (Risacher, Coulibaly), and Germany (Schröder, Wagner) bring depth, while newcomers like Ben Saraf (Israel) and Saliou Niang (Italy) join the mix. The final will be held in Arena Riga, Latvia.

Thunder Collapse in Game 6, Pacers Force Decisive Game 7

Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers
June 2025

The Thunder missed their chance to clinch the NBA title, falling 108–91 to the Pacers in Game 6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander committed 8 turnovers as OKC now faces a winner-takes-all Game 7.
Gilgeous-Alexander admitted the team lacked focus and effort, tying an NBA Finals turnover record. OKC shot just 38.2% and went 3-of-20 from three before benching starters for the fourth. Jalen Williams posted a Finals-worst minus-40 in 27 minutes.

Pacers’ Defense Wears Down MVP SGA in Game 3 Loss

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
June 2025

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was limited to 3 points in the fourth quarter of Game 3, as Indiana’s aggressive defense helped the Pacers complete another comeback and reduce their NBA Finals series deficit to 2-1.
SGA was pressured 65.5 feet from the basket and blitzed 12 times—both playoff career highs—while also logging intense defensive duties. Despite fatigue signs, the MVP rejected excuses, vowing to improve with a maximum of four games left.

Mavericks Set to Draft Cooper Flagg With No. 1 Pick

Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)
June 17 private visit; 2025 NBA Draft

The Mavericks have scheduled a private visit with projected top pick Cooper Flagg and are not considering other prospects. They are fully committed to selecting him first overall in the upcoming NBA Draft.
After jumping 10 spots in the lottery, Dallas views Flagg as their post-Doncic cornerstone. His dominant freshman year at Duke solidified his No. 1 status, and he’s not meeting with other teams before the draft.

Underdog Pacers Draw Heavy Public Betting vs Thunder

Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
June 6, 2025

The Pacers enter the NBA Finals as 5-1 underdogs to the Thunder, matching the longest odds for a finalist in 20 years. Despite the mismatch, most small bettors are backing Indiana, hoping for a major upset.
While 78–94% of bets favor the Pacers, 90% of the total money is on OKC. Thunder are 9.5-point Game 1 favorites and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads MVP odds at -550, ahead of Haliburton at +700.

Knicks Force Game 6 as Pacers Offense Collapses at MSG

Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks
May 23, 2025

The Indiana Pacers failed to close out their Eastern Conference semifinal series, falling 111-94 to the New York Knicks in Game 5. Indiana’s starters scored just 37 points, the second-lowest total this postseason, while committing 20 turnovers.
Tyrese Haliburton struggled with only 8 points and 7 shot attempts, contributing to Indiana’s worst offensive outing of the playoffs. Despite the loss, the Pacers lead the series 3-2 and remain confident ahead of Game 6 at home.

Thunder Blown Out by Wolves in Game 3 Collapse

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Game 3, Western Conference Finals (May 2025)

The Thunder suffered their worst playoff loss in franchise history, falling 143-101 to the Timberwolves. After taking a 2-0 series lead, OKC were overwhelmed physically and mentally. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held to a season-low 14 points, as Minnesota dominated both ends.
Minnesota shot 57.3% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, stifling OKC’s top-ranked defense. Oklahoma City’s starters combined for just 49 points, while Edwards and Randle outscored them alone. Coach Mark Daigneault and SGA admitted the team “got punched in the mouth” and must respond in Game 4.

All-NBA Teams Headlined by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, and others
May 24, 2025

The NBA announced its 2024-25 All-NBA teams, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He was joined on the First Team by Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and Donovan Mitchell. LeBron James earned a record 21st All-NBA selection, while Cade Cunningham’s Third Team inclusion triggered a $269M supermax deal.
The selections were made by a 100-member international panel. Other key awards this season included DPOY (Mobley), Coach of the Year (Atkinson), and Rookie of the Year (Stephon Castle).

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