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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA drops mini movie of Thunder-Pacers 2025 NBA Finals
The post NBA drops mini movie of Thunder-Pacers 2025 NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints. The 2025 NBA Finals were one for the record books, with the Oklahoma City Thunder beating out the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling seven-game series that had the world captivated. From Tyrese Haliburton's game winner in Game 1 to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic Game 7 performance, these Finals will be remembered for years to come. Advertisement The NBA also made sure of it. NBA drops mini movie of Thunder-Pacers 2025 NBA Finals The Thunder took home the 2025 NBA Championship with a thrilling, 103-91 Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a 29-point, 12-assist double-double, capping off a series deserving of the NBA Finals MVP. It also featured the unfortunate Tyrese Haliburton Achilles injury in the very last game of the 2024-25 season, putting a stain on what could've been a magical Game 7 between the two teams. After winning the NBA Championship, Gilgeous-Alexander made sure to visit Haliburton, who was on crutches with the torn right Achilles tendon, in the Pacers locker room. The two shared a few words and embraced, which was followed by Gilgeous-Alexander addressing the moment he saw Haliburton go down in the first quarter. 'I just asked him if he was alright,' Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said of Tyrese Haliburton. 'He seemed like he was in pain. You just hate to see it, in sports in general, but in this moment, my heart dropped for him. I couldn't imagine playing the biggest game of my life and something like that happening. It's so unfortunate. It's not fair. But competition isn't fair sometimes. I just felt so bad for him. I just asked if he was okay, but obviously he wasn't. Prayers go out to him for sure. He's a hell of a player. The future is bright, that team is going to be really good for a long time. Impressive team, impressive player, and I wish him the best.' The footage, which hadn't been seen, was officially released in the NBA's mini movie of the 2025 NBA Finals. The video, which was posted on Youtube Tuesday evening, covered all seven games of the Thunder-Pacers series with never before seen footage from the Finals. Advertisement The mini movie, which runs over an hour long, covers everything from the Pacers stunning Game 1 victory in Oklahoma City to the Thunder's championship celebration after Game 7. Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers was the most-watched NBA Finals game in six years, averaging 16.4 million viewers on ABC. The game peaked with 19.3 million viewers at 9:45PM EST. The seven-game series, which saw the Thunder win the franchise's first NBA championship, has accounted for the seven most-watched primetime television programs over the past two months. The full 2025 NBA postseason (Playoffs and Finals) across ABC and ESPN averaged 6.12 million viewers per game, up 10 percent versus the 2024 postseason. The NBA also generated a record five billion views and counting across all social media platforms during the NBA Finals, which is up a whopping 215 percent versus the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. Advertisement Game 7 was the most-watched Finals game internationally ever on NBA League Pass and up 42 percent verus last year's championship-clinching Game 5 between the Celtics and Mavericks. The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated their championship with a parade in downtown on Tuesday, which buses driving around Paycom Center and players walking the streets of Oklahoma City high-fiving fans, taking photos, letting fans touch the Larry O'Brien trophy, and speeches by just about every player. Related: Jaylin Williams sends Thunder fans into a frenzy with NSFW parade message Related: Thunder's Jalen Williams 'feeling loose' at parade after viral 'Shirley Temples' comment
Scotsman
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
NBA Final winners: Where to watch NBA finals UK, what is the NBA Championship trophy made out of?
Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers face each other in game seven of the NBA Finals on Sunday evening. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The NBA season is now reaching it's conclusion with game seven of the NBA Championship Final between Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers set to decided which teams lift the 2025 Larry O'Brien trophy. With the scores locked at 3-3, both the Thunder and the Pacers are just one win away from winning the 2025 NBA Championship, with 2025 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hoping he can defeat Tyrese Haliburton and co. to cap off an astonishing year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Want to make sure you don't miss a minute of the action? Here's everything you need to know about the history of the Larry O'Brien Trophy, including its history and worth, and how to watch the NBA finals game seven in the UK. Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics hoists the Larry O'Brien trophy after winning the NBA Championship in 2024. | Getty Images What is the NBA Championship trophy made out of? Known officially as the Larry O'Brien Championship trophy, it was introduced in 1977 and is primarily made of sterling silver, with an added 24-karat gold vermeil overlay. The trophy is two foot tall in height, and is reported to weight around 14.5 lbs. It's design shows a basketball going into a net, and it's materials and design are made to reflect its prestige. The trophy is made by Tiffany & Co., a world renowned jeweller formed in New York City in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany. Why is it called the Larry O'Brien trophy? The trophy's name was coined in honour of former NBA Commissioner Larry O'Brien, who held the role from 1975 until 1984. It was official named the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy in 1984, prior to that, it was named simple the NBA Championship Trophy. It was renamed in order to recognize his significant contributions to the league, his efforts in growing the game overseas and the major TV deals he was able to broker. Born in 1917 in Massachusetts, America, O'Brien was also heavily involved in American politics, serving more than two decades as one of the United States Democratic Party's leading electoral strategists. He was also a Postmaster General in the cabinet of President Lyndon Johnson, and latterly chair of the Democratic National Committee. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Where to watch NBA finals UK - TV and streaming Game seven of the NBA Championship final has been chosen for live broadcast coverage on subscription channel TNT Sports 1, with coverage of the game beginning at 1am. A full round-up of the latest action from the NBA and the previous six matches with be broadcast beforehand. Streaming details For those preferring to stream the game on your smart TV, laptop, tablet or mobile phone, the game will be streamed live via the Discovery+ app for those subscribed to TNT Sports. The game is also able to be screened via the NBA League Pass, which is a subscription service that provides access to live and on-demand games, including regular season and playoff games - including tonight's crucial game seven clash in Oklahoma City. If you have RokuTV, you can also get the app on your TV. If you want to follow just the one team, you can purchase the League Pass for one team and this is priced at $89.99 for the entire season or $13.99 per month. How much is the NBA Championship trophy worth? According to the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy has an estimated worth of between $13,500 to $14,000, the cost of the trophy is reflected in it's materials, design, and crafting process which takes approximately six-month. The symbolic value of the trophy to it's franchise, players and - of course - winner exceed its worth, though. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Are NBA Championship rings made of solid gold? The NBA Championship rings, awarded to each player for winning the NBA Championship Finals, are not made of solid gold due to weight and practicality. However, each ring is customer designed and vary by year, with the designs typically crafted from gold alloys, using materials such as 10-karat or 14-karat gold combined with other metals for durability. On occasion, the rings feature silver, or white gold, with diamonds or other gemstones included in the design. Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shows his championship ring before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena on October 24, 2023. | Getty Images How much are NBA Championship rings worth? The value of NBA Championship rings can vary, due to the fact the design is varied annually. According to the average production cost can range between $30,000 to $150,000, though some individual NBA Championship rings have been sold for far more. For example, the title winner Toronto Raptors rings, made in 2019, included 650 diamonds and 16 rubies and had a huge value of over $150,000 each for the top-tier versions.
Scotsman
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
What is the NBA Championship trophy made out of? Why is it called the Larry O'Brien trophy? Worth, history
It's the trophy that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates are desperate to get his hands on this summer. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The NBA season is now reaching it's conclusion with game six of the NBA Championship Final between Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers set to get underway on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Leading by three games to two, the Thunder are now just one win away from lifting the 2025 NBA Championship trophy having eradicated the Pacers 2-1 lead thanks to some huge performances from 2025 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his teammate Jalen Williams. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While the Pacers can take to a game seven with a win, the 2025 NBA Championship will conclude with a Thunder win this evening, and the famous Larry O'Brien trophy will be presented to Mark Daigneault team. Here's everything you need to know about the history of the Larry O'Brien Trophy given the winners of the NBA Championship and the rings awarded to the victorious team, including its history and worth: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics hoists the Larry O'Brien trophy after winning the NBA Championship in 2024. | Getty Images What is the NBA Championship trophy made out of? Known officially as the Larry O'Brien Championship trophy, it was introduced in 1977 and is primarily made of sterling silver, with an added 24-karat gold vermeil overlay. The trophy is two foot tall in height, and is reported to weight around 14.5 lbs. It's design shows a basketball going into a net, and it's materials and design are made to reflect its prestige. The trophy is made by Tiffany & Co., a world renowned jeweller formed in New York City in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany. Why is it called the Larry O'Brien trophy? The trophy's name was coined in honour of former NBA Commissioner Larry O'Brien, who held the role from 1975 until 1984. It was official named the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy in 1984, prior to that, it was named simple the NBA Championship Trophy. It was renamed in order to recognize his significant contributions to the league, his efforts in growing the game overseas and the major TV deals he was able to broker. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Born in 1917 in Massachusetts, America, O'Brien was also heavily involved in American politics, serving more than two decades as one of the United States Democratic Party's leading electoral strategists. He was also a Postmaster General in the cabinet of President Lyndon Johnson, and latterly chair of the Democratic National Committee. How much is the NBA Championship trophy worth? According to the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy has an estimated worth of between $13,500 to $14,000, the cost of the trophy is reflected in it's materials, design, and crafting process which takes approximately six-month. The symbolic value of the trophy to it's franchise, players and - of course - winner exceed its worth, though. Are NBA Championship rings made of solid gold? The NBA Championship rings, awarded to each player for winning the NBA Championship Finals, are not made of solid gold due to weight and practicality. However, each ring is customer designed and vary by year, with the designs typically crafted from gold alloys, using materials such as 10-karat or 14-karat gold combined with other metals for durability. On occasion, the rings feature silver, or white gold, with diamonds or other gemstones included in the design. Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shows his championship ring before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena on October 24, 2023. | Getty Images How much are NBA Championship rings worth? The value of NBA Championship rings can vary, due to the fact the design is varied annually. According to the average production cost can range between $30,000 to $150,000, though some individual NBA Championship rings have been sold for far more. For example, the title winner Toronto Raptors rings, made in 2019, included 650 diamonds and 16 rubies and had a huge value of over $150,000 each for the top-tier versions.
Scotsman
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
What is the NBA Championship trophy made out of? Why is it called the Larry O'Brien trophy? Worth, history
It's the trophy that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates are desperate to get his hands on this summer. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The NBA season is now reaching it's conclusion with game six of the NBA Championship Final between Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers set to get underway on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Leading by three games to two, the Thunder are now just one win away from lifting the 2025 NBA Championship trophy having eradicated the Pacers 2-1 lead thanks to some huge performances from 2025 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his teammate Jalen Williams. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While the Pacers can take to a game seven with a win, the 2025 NBA Championship will conclude with a Thunder win this evening, and the famous Larry O'Brien trophy will be presented to Mark Daigneault team. Here's everything you need to know about the history of the Larry O'Brien Trophy given the winners of the NBA Championship and the rings awarded to the victorious team, including its history and worth: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics hoists the Larry O'Brien trophy after winning the NBA Championship in 2024. | Getty Images What is the NBA Championship trophy made out of? Known officially as the Larry O'Brien Championship trophy, it was introduced in 1977 and is primarily made of sterling silver, with an added 24-karat gold vermeil overlay. The trophy is two foot tall in height, and is reported to weight around 14.5 lbs. It's design shows a basketball going into a net, and it's materials and design are made to reflect its prestige. The trophy is made by Tiffany & Co., a world renowned jeweller formed in New York City in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany. Why is it called the Larry O'Brien trophy? The trophy's name was coined in honour of former NBA Commissioner Larry O'Brien, who held the role from 1975 until 1984. It was official named the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy in 1984, prior to that, it was named simple the NBA Championship Trophy. It was renamed in order to recognize his significant contributions to the league, his efforts in growing the game overseas and the major TV deals he was able to broker. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Born in 1917 in Massachusetts, America, O'Brien was also heavily involved in American politics, serving more than two decades as one of the United States Democratic Party's leading electoral strategists. He was also a Postmaster General in the cabinet of President Lyndon Johnson, and latterly chair of the Democratic National Committee. How much is the NBA Championship trophy worth? According to the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy has an estimated worth of between $13,500 to $14,000, the cost of the trophy is reflected in it's materials, design, and crafting process which takes approximately six-month. The symbolic value of the trophy to it's franchise, players and - of course - winner exceed its worth, though. Are NBA Championship rings made of solid gold? The NBA Championship rings, awarded to each player for winning the NBA Championship Finals, are not made of solid gold due to weight and practicality. However, each ring is customer designed and vary by year, with the designs typically crafted from gold alloys, using materials such as 10-karat or 14-karat gold combined with other metals for durability. On occasion, the rings feature silver, or white gold, with diamonds or other gemstones included in the design. Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shows his championship ring before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena on October 24, 2023. | Getty Images How much are NBA Championship rings worth? The value of NBA Championship rings can vary, due to the fact the design is varied annually. According to the average production cost can range between $30,000 to $150,000, though some individual NBA Championship rings have been sold for far more. For example, the title winner Toronto Raptors rings, made in 2019, included 650 diamonds and 16 rubies and had a huge value of over $150,000 each for the top-tier versions.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Series over'- Fans react to Tyrese Haliburton's exit from Game 6 of 2025 NBA Finals
Tyrese Haliburton via Getty Images With the stadium set for Game 6 of 2025 NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton made headlines for a very disappointing reason. The Indiana Pacers star has become a hotbed of discussion in the NBA world after he went on to injure his right leg before Game 6. As the tension and curiosity around Haliburton's injury is building up during one of the most crucial games for the Indiana Pacers, his fans reacted to the news on social media and even pointed out the possibility of a one-sided game in the Finals. Tyrese Haliburton's fans react to his injury update before Game 6 Indiana Pacers' one of the most reliable athletes' Tyrese Haliburton became the talk of the town when he was seen limping during a press conference recently. The recent injury update on Haliburton's right calf has led to speculations around his availability for Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. During a press conference after Game 5, Tyrese Haliburton even dropped a major update on his calf injury. He said, 'If I can walk, then I want to play.' Haliburton's fans took to X and reacted to his injury update before Game 6 against the OKC Thunder. From congratulating the Thunder to straightaway putting a full stop to the Pacers' run for the 2025 NBA Championship, his fans clearly showed how disappointed they were. A fan even indicated the series coming to an end with the exit of Tyrese Haliburton from the team. 'Series over, I'm about to go to the bank and get everything on OKC now. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Thanks for the info.' An NBA fan even congratulated the Thunder before Game 6. 'Congrats, OKC.' An X user even mentioned chances of winning the 2025 NBA Championship are great for the OKC Thunder in the absence of Haliburton. 'BREAKING: Pacers' chances of winning the finals just increased drastically due to Tyrese Haliburton being ruled out for game 6.' A Pacers fan lauded the great run by the NBA team. 'The Pacers had a good run.' With the speculations around Tyrese Haliburton's absence from Game 6, a fan even wrote- 'Pacers are screwed.' An NBA fan questioned the sportsmanship of Haliburton. 'Could u imagine Michael Jordan sitting out an elimination game in the Finals? Or Larry Bird? Never. They'd try to play with a broken leg. Charmin soft.' An X user made a prediction that the OKC Thunder has already claimed the 2025 NBA Championship. 'OKC is winning.' After being defeated by the OKC Thunder in Game 5, the Pacers are still focused on their goal of registering the 2025 NBA Championship under their name. With the Pacers coming so close to winning the 2025 NBA Championship, it's heartbreaking for Tyrese Haliburton's fans to imagine the game without the All-Star point guard. Also Read: 'I don't get paid to talk to you'- Stephen A. Smith claps back at Tyrese Haliburton for his controversial comment after Game 3 victory Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
