Jarace Walker was on crutches with a right ankle injury following Indiana’s 125-108 victory over the Knicks, and coach Rick Carlisle said he was uncertain of his forward’s availability for the NBA Finals. Â
Oklahoma City is one of the biggest betting favorites in an NBA Finals across the past 20 seasons, with the West champion Thunder opening as -750 favorites over the Pacers at ESPN BET on Saturday night, and the return price for Indiana was set at +525. Â
Pascal Siakam earned Eastern Conference MVP honors after leading the Pacers to a Game 6 victory over the Knicks to set up a date with OKC in the Finals. Â
A woman has accused Pelicans forward Zion Williamson of rape in addition to “sexual, physical, emotional and financial” abuse during a relationship that lasted from 2018 to 2023, according to a lawsuit submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court. Â