By Kondwani Mzumara Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — It was a pivotal moment for both teams in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Indiana Pacers would take a commanding 3-1 lead, or the Oklahoma City Thunder would tie the series. Led by their signature defensive play and the dominance of Most Valuable Player… Read more »
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The Second Quarter That Changed the NBA Finals
By Kondwani Mzumara Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers in Game 3 shifted the NBA Finals series momentum back in their favor during a dominant second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3. The second quarter of Wednesday’s game could prove to be a turning point in this series for… Read more »
Oklahoma City’s Challenge in Game 4: Avoiding an Historically Difficult Deficit
By Joshua Miranda Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — After dropping Game 1 at home to a Tyrese Haliburton game-winner, the Oklahoma City Thunder came to Indiana looking to reclaim control of the NBA Finals. But winning in Gainbridge Fieldhouse is no easy feat. In Game 3, the Thunder briefly held a nine-point lead in… Read more »
Pushed by its Bench, Indiana Beats Oklahoma City to Lead NBA Finals, 2-1
By Joshua Miranda Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — “In 49 other states, it’s just basketball,” Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle had said after his team clinched a spot in the NBA Finals. “But this is Indiana.” It’s a sentiment so deeply woven into the basketball culture throughout the state that hearing just part of… Read more »
Team Jalen Wins Rising Stars Title, Mathurin MVP
By Kondwani Mzumara | @kondwamz Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Team Jalen won the 2024 NBA Rising Stars Challenge at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Friday night, defeating Team Detlef 26-13 in the championship game. Team Jalen made 67% of its shots with an ability to get to the rim with alley-oops and dunks that helped seize… Read more »