Thunder become NBA champions; Tyrese Haliburton injured; Rockets land Kevin Durant

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City Thunder

One long-term reconstruction in the history of sports has arrived in a mountain range. Is Thundering Do NBA Champions are overloaded after 103-91 match 7 wins Pokera game that showed the beauty and agony of sports.

More than half of the first trimester, Tyrese Haliburton barked court after maintaining the Achilles’ injuryA number of replays tell us to prepare for the worst and we will smack the Pacers and their stellar point guard a little.

If you think Indiana left you didn’t pay attention. Fortunately in Oklahoma, it has Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderHe kept a thunderstorm prematurely, as several teammates were fighting, Perhapds under the huge weight of the 7th game.

Indiana headed 48-47 before the city of Oklahoma gathered one of its best quarters, and the third was left Indiana 34-20. Thunderstorm made eight turnovers and turned them into 18 units Jalen williams aeration of Chet Holmgren by coming alive. Indiana was absorbed and scratched, but it was not enough, and the city of Oklahoma left, a rude crowd rejoiced in the city’s first NBA title.

• Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 29 points: 12 Assistants and Five Responses, Final Similar Statier Since 7 Walt Fazer In 1970.
• Gilgus-Alexander joined Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Jordan aeration of Dogem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players who have to win a Unit title, NBA MVP and Final MVP in the same seasonA number
• Williams scored 20 points, and Holmgren ended with 18 points, eight answers and five blocks, 7 most rejections in the finals, as individual blocks became in 1983-84.

Gilgus-Alexander is the oldest “big three” in Oklahoma … In fact, the aerie is only one player, invaluable Alex Karouso – More than 30, players for team friends and an absurd amount of capital project. All 15 Current players are contracted next season.

This marked the seventh different NBA champions in seven years, but If there is a team that can be the dynasty in this age, it is a theaterWrites Sam Quinn.

But now it’s cherished that the worshipers of thunderstorms. Titles are often few and far away. They require many things to go right. This team was amazing. Think about huge performances not only by “large three” but to Caruso and AARON WIGGINS aeration of Isaiah Hartenstein aeration of Cason Wallace:A number simply because they don’t all mean that the result will be the same. This feeling here is as good as it turns out. Accept it.

This privilege saw a young trio of another star, will never reach the ham. This privilege won 24 games three seasons ago and 22, the 22nd season, pushing glorious G-League.

Cases change quickly, but here is something that cannot change. Thunderstorm are world champions.

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💔 And not so good morning …

Tauris Halliburton and Indiana’s Possers

Halliburton It knew it as soon as he came downThe huge star of a number of Pacers, who was authorized to be a lot of magical moments, would not have the opportunity to complete a historic book. Everything is more misunderstood that he was drilled with a calf strain and warmly warmed with three 3 in the first seven minutes.

It’s hard to think Kevin DurantAchilles’ Tears in the Finals of 2019 – How Draymond green did as The reactions from the NBA stars were shed – or Damyan Lilard‘s or Jayson Tatum:Only this posts this fast

Halliburton’s injury is truly destructive BRAD BOTKIN WRITTEN WRITTEN WITH THE WORLD Mass effect on players and NBA tooSam notes. The east is wide.

But let’s stay here at the moment. Pacers were as attracted to the playoff team because I can remember. Crazy coming. Halliburton re-creates Reggie Miller Choke sign. The joy they played with. Castoff players who have become the main points. The team’s collective spirit. Even in the 7th game, when they could fail, they were constantly struggling. They softened being against them.

No, Indiana, your dreams First NBA title did not come true. But how Teddy Roosevelt He said in a well-known speech.

Players have won many times, but eventually remained a failure of a failure flavor. Still we, as a sports fans, should mention and appreciate them greatly boldly.

😕 Not so honorable memories

• Is Commanders aeration of Defective McLAur remain separated on contractual discussions.
• Sophie Kingingham thinks wnba referees do not protect Caitlin Clark Enough.
• Jonquell Jons (sprayed ankle) is out of four to six weeksA number
• Angel McCughrtry apology to Hailey van lithA number
• Wisconsin is to be trial Miami from the supplement of the transfer portal.
• Coast Carolina Head Coach: Kevin False: and the first base coach Matt Scilling: were emitted in the first Inning Game 2 for the argument of balls and strikes.

🏀 Missiles acquire Kevin Durant from Suns to Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Picks

Is Missiles are ready for handling. Houston obtained Kevin Dantant SunBy cashing on their huge war chest and young players to make several teams possible. Here are the details.

• The missiles get. Kevin Durant
• Suns gets: Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, General Choice No. 10, Five Second Stage Options

Durant, 36, 15 times a whole star, NBA’s double-sided finish MVP and 11 times all-nba selection. Although he is not the whole force he was in his prime minister Many reasons He did not bring a huge return. He remains a significantly consistent striker. In fact, he shoots each of the past five seasons by 38% by 38%, the only player will do it.

Houston completes a good 12th of the attacking rating status in another season and struggles with three less than 100 losses Fighters In the first stage. Now they add a large scorer of all time on a basis, which still includes …

• Rising stars Everything Thompson aeration of Alpin Senogu
• Stable guardian Fred Vanvleet:
• Supporting pieces Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason aeration of Steven Adams
• Choice No. 3 last year, Reed Sheppard:Those hardly play as a rookie

As such, Houston ends in Sam Quinney’s “winners” Winners and losers and earns a strong sign in Brad Trade classesA number

• Botkin: HotspentMissiles. A | Can you talk about everything you want about how much the same player is called his 19th season, but hear that a man is better than 26 points better than better Stefan Curry:A number of … Houston shoots an elite coach, elite defense and is currently by the elite superstar striker, without compromising any of the future plans or assets of Iran.

Zoom in and this trade represents Forms rise when the sun goes downJames writes.

Davank is also a winner. He kept all the momentum where he wanted, and in Houston he not only gained the opportunity to play Bonafide Title contest, but He gets the opportunity to add and even rewrite his legacyWrites Brad.

• Botkin: “After writing on something, Curry was already built in a golden state, Durant joined forces Kyrie Irving: And later, James opinion In Brooklyn and Devin buffetsAnd later, Bradley Beal with SunHe is a single Superstar in a number of Houston. And as such, if the missiles won all this, which is an extremely high-quality order in the history of NBA in the deepest and fair competitive landscape. He meets the lion’s share of public credit. “

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🏀 2026 The probability of NBA champion. ThunderFored, Rockets Soar

Even after the Sunday of the wild NBA we hardly have time to catch our breath. The project starts on Wednesday, but it is not ahead. Is The probability of the NBA’s 2026 championship is outAnd here are the four shortest probations.

• Thunder, +220
• Knicks. +650
• Cavaliers, +650
• Missiles: +850
• Magic: +950

Pacers enter the 7th game +1200, but fell to +6000 – same disagreements as Cylinders – After Halliburton’s injury.

🥊 Jon Jon Jones retires, Tom Aspinall Now Heavyweight Champion

It is the struggle that would never be and apparently never happened. Jon Jones Retired from MMAlifting a heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall full champion. Both would have been fighting for years, but Jones was revealed He had no desire to fight with Aspinall (or anyone) a few days before calling Dana White inform him about his retirement.

Jones and white Both deserve to blame for struggle never happenOne of the strongest situations in UFC’s history writes Brian Campbell.

• Campbell: “Jones was still possible that the struggle was still possible, as he regularly spoke with the grades of the apinica and a lack of an elite resume.

It’s just one piece of complex legacy. Jones 37, probably, is the largest UFC fighter, champion in heavyweight and heavyweight units. His 12 successful defenders are the most in the UFC history. He owns 28-1-0 (1 NC) post. His alone loss to Matt Hamill: In 2009 he came to disqualify, through such a step, which is now legal.

However, Jones removed three times due to failed drug tests and arrests and had several personal and legal transgressions. In fact, shortly after White’s announcement, the news reached those Jones faces crime accusation to flee from the scene of the accident in February.

MLB MLB Weedd Roundup, Power Rating Table

Another weekend means another version Matt Snyder’s MLB Power Rating TableA number is his five.

1. Tigers (previous: 1)
2. Dodgers (4)
3. Phillies (6)
4. Cubs (3)
5. Yankees (5)

But it is the team No. 6, which gets more love from Matt this week. The Star Continue to maintain and lead only the West, the division that they won four straight years. Suspect Houston at your own risk.

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📺 What do we look at Monday?

⚾: Sailors near the twins7 PM. 40 in FS1
⚾: Red Sox in angels9 pm. In the MLB network 38