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NBA Finals first look: 7 things to know ahead of Pacers-Thunder
What are the most important matchups? What history is at stake? Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton take an early look at Thunder-Pacers.

Art of the comeback: How to quantify this NBA playoffs' growing trend
Don't be surprised to see a major comeback in the Finals because nobody has mastered the art like the Pacers.
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Pacers dominate to advance to NBA Finals for second time in franchise history
Takeaways: Why the Knicks got pummeled by the Pacers in Game 6
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Party hats, piñatas, disco balls: Inside UCLA's 'absolutely feral' dugout party
How the Bruins' dugout is keeping vibes up at the Women's College World Series.

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The NBA should be terrified of this OKC team
The Thunder have followed in the footsteps of the 2014-15 Warriors this season. Is this a future dynasty?
David Dennis Jr.: Pacers haven't seen a defense like OKC's in the playoffs

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Paul Rudd sprints to the finish line to win the hot dog race dressed as ketchup during the Royals' game.
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