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  • NBA Finals 2025: Game 7 Preview- A Clash for the Ages

    Angelica Ciulla •June 20, 2025 10:45 AM EDT

    Angelica Ciulla • June 20, 2025 10:45 AM EDT Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder Battle it out for Game 7. Who will come out as the 2025 NBA Champion?

    NBA Finals 2025: Game 7 Preview- A Clash for the Ages

    It all comes down to this — Game 7 of the NBA 2025 Finals is upon us. After a hard-fought series between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, both teams are just one win away from securing the championship. We’ve witnessed standout performances, missed opportunities, and momentum swings that have made this Finals series one of the most unpredictable in recent memory.

    In Game 6, the Pacers delivered their most cohesive performance since Game 1, executing on both ends of the court with impressive chemistry. Indiana capitalized on Oklahoma City’s sloppy ball handling, turning turnovers into critical points that shifted the game’s momentum. On the other hand, Game 5 told a different story, with OKC dominating Indiana, a game in which Pacers’ star Tyrese Haliburton was held scoreless until the third quarter and failed to make an impact in the fourth.

    For Game 7, both teams will need key players to rise to the occasion. Indiana forward Aaron Nesmith, who averages 43% in 3pt shooting and 50% in Field goals during the regular season, has averaged just 10.5 points per game in the playoffs. If the Pacers hope to silence the crowd at Paycom Center and walk away with the trophy, they’ll need Nesmith to find his rhythm.

    On the Thunder’s side, small forward Jalen Williams exploded in Game 5 with a career playoff high of 40 points, but faltered in Game 6, putting up only 16 points and recording the lowest plus-minus in NBA Finals history. OKC will need him to bounce back strong if they want to finish what they started.

    Defensively, both teams have brought intensity, applying pressure in the paint, forcing turnovers, and disrupting offensive flow. However, the series has also been plagued by unforced errors: traveling violations, double dribbles, missed rebounds, and poor passes have all contributed to unpredictable shifts in momentum.

    This has also been one of the most foul-heavy Finals in recent history. With 207 fouls called through six games, including a staggering 53 in Game 4 alone, which led to 71 free throw attempts, officiating and composure at the line may once again play a major role in deciding the outcome.

    Looking ahead to Sunday, expect both teams to come out firing. The stakes are at their peak, and fans should be prepared for a high-energy battle filled with aggressive defense, clutch performances, and, if the series trend continues, plenty of whistles.

    Game 7 promises to be a memorable finish to a wild and unpredictable series, and NBA fans everywhere are in for a treat.

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  • Kawhi Leonard’s Heating Up

    Angelica Ciulla • April 22, 2025 1:45 PM EDT

    Angelica Ciulla • April 22, 2025 1:45 PM EDT Kawhi Leonard makes a comeback during NBA Playoffs 2025/ Angelica Ciulla

    Kawhi Leonard’s Heating Up

     Kawhi Leonard is back on top after seeming to have a rough couple of seasons. Kawhi Leonard was once a superstar NBA player due to his ability to be dominant on both sides of the court and versatility that came so naturally he made it look easy. After a series of knee injuries, his career seemed to take a back seat and be less evident in the eyes of the NBA. That was until this 2 time MVP shocked the league with his recent performance.

    Kawhi Leonard did the implausible by leading his team to victory against the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic. How did he do it? Kawhi Keonard pulled out a series of jump shots, intense defense, 3-pt shooting, and ball handling capabilities we haven’t seen from  him since the 2021, his last fully healthy post-season series.  

    At the end of the recent Playoff game between the Clippers v. Nuggets we see Kawhi Leonard defending Nikola Jokic in what seems to be a possible mismatch on the court. Down by 3, Nikola Jokic shoots the ball in a desperate attempt to tie the game when Kawhi Leonard attempts to block the shot. This was enough to distract Nikola leading to a miss and loss for the Denver Nuggets. 

    The exceptional defensive performance, combined with the 39 pts. Kawhi Leonard was able to score on offense, gives the LA Clippers the hope they have been searching for with a chance at an NBA Championship for the 1st time ever. The astonishing win ties the series 1-1 as we are on the edge of our seats with anticipation on who will progress down the path of the NBA Playoffs.

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