The Indiana Pacers and Andrew Nembhard take a 1-0 lead in the 2025 NBA Finals over the Oklahoma City Thunder and former Gonzaga teammate, Chet Holmgren.

Tyrese Haliburton ensured yet another fanbase will see him in their nightmares after he drained a shot in the final second of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, giving his team an incredibly unlikely 111-110 victory.

The Indiana Pacers have finally ended their 25-year NBA Finals drought. They enjoyed it with a fitting celebration for the team that plays in a state where basketball is treated like religion.

"This is the first time I have real, real confidence we can win the whole thing," well-known super-fan Matt Asen said.

Pascal Siakam's Finals run with the Pacers reflects the NBA’s investment in Africa, proving how grassroots programs are shaping global basketball success.

One of the front office masterminds of the Indiana Pacers' rise to the 2025 NBA Finals comes from the backyard of central Iowa.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton still give NBA Finals star potential, and despite small local markets, good basketball attracts viewers.

Scott Foster has been selected to officiate the NBA Finals for the 18th time. Foster is the most veteran of the group picked to work this year's series.