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Thunder vs. Pacers: How Indiana's bench beat OKC in Game 3 of NBA Finals — 'Our second group really won us the game'

INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers are who they are because of Tyrese Haliburton — because of the way his predilection toward frenetic and decentralized possessions produces one of the NBA’s most efficient and effective offenses; because of his swashbuckling swagger; because of his growing highlight reel of unbelievable late-game shot-making. The Pacers are who they are

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Elite, up-tempo offense? Sure. But it's Pacers' high-pressure defense that has them up 2-1 in NBA Finals

INDIANAPOLIS — It started on the opening play of the game: Andrew Nembhard met Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, out high on the pick-and-roll and was into his body. When the Thunder star made his move and drove, Nembhard was still right there, drew an offensive foul when SGA hit him in the head with his off-arm. That

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Magic open to trading Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac

Kevin O’Connor: Orlando’s interesting. You mentioned them. I’ve heard they’re open to trading Cole Anthony and Jonathan Isaac with a first-rounder for an upgrade. I’m just doing the math in my head. Getting Lauri Markkanen for those two salaries is close financially. But do you have too many 6’10” shot creators?Source: YouTube More on this

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Knicks will not have a chance to formally speak with Jason Kidd

Shams Charania: Shams Charania: The New York Knicks requested permission Wednesday morning to speak to Mavericks coach Jason Kidd – and Dallas gave a firm rejection, sources tell ESPN. Knicks have been denied now on Kidd, Minnesota’s Chris Finch and Houston’s Ime Udoka.Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Marc Stein @TheSteinLine The Knicks

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NBA exec: Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t going anywhere this summer

Amid widespread speculation that Giannis Antetokounmpo could be on the move, one NBA executive familiar with the situation says it’s not going to happen. “Giannis isn’t going anywhere this summer,” the executive told NJ Advance Media on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak for the Milwaukee Bucks. “The Bucks feel they

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