Eight seconds into Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Andrew Nembhard earned a small victory. Frustrated with how the Indiana Pacers guard was harassing him off the ball, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoved Nembhard twice.

From group chats to high-level X's and O's breakdowns, the two superstars have pushed themselves -- and each other -- to the top of the basketball universe.

This NBA Finals is a case study of what happens in a clash of teams that — when they play to their strengths and style — are very tough to beat.

After defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-107, on Wednesday to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers, who started the season as a 66-1 title long shot and started the playoffs at 80-1,

NBA legend and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson shares his perspective on what it means to be a superstar in the league.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever join forces with Pacers and NBA legends to show support at Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Caitlin Clark and Aaliyah of the Indiana Fever attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and the Pacers.

The scored just 34 points in the paint vs. the Thunder in Game 2 including zero in the first quarter. Improving on that is an emphasis, but not easy.