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Haliburton & Pacers shock Thunder in Game 1

Fri, 06 Jun 2025

The Indiana Pacers completed another improbable comeback to steal game one of the NBA Finals from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are live from OKC with their instant reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s game winner and the Thunder collapse. Then, Anthony Slater joins the show to give his thoughts on the Thunder pregame lineup change and what to look for in game two.


Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni & Anthony Slater

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody


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NBA Finals Mailbag: Morning Shoot Around

Thu, 05 Jun 2025

Andrew Schlecht, Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals and answer listener questions




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NBA Finals Game 1 Preview

Thu, 05 Jun 2025

The NBA Finals tip-off tonight and Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are on the ground in Oklahoma City for game one. Rylan Stiles, host of Locked On Thunder, joins the show to discuss the importance of the Thunder to the OKC community, how Sam Presti built the team, and what the Pacers need to do to win.


Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni & Rylan Stiles

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody


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Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau

Wed, 04 Jun 2025

The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and James Edwards discuss the Knicks surprising move and who they may hire to replace Thibs. Then, Fred Katz joins the show to discuss the Pacers offense vs. the Thunder defense and how the Pacers pull off an upset.


Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita, James Edwards, & Fred Katz

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody


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Is SGA having one of the best seasons ever?

Tue, 03 Jun 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a league high 68 wins, captured a scoring title and was named MVP. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni debate whether SGA is having one of the best seasons ever and where it lands if the Thunder win a championship. Then, Mike Vorkunov drops in to breakdown the reasons the NBA isn’t afraid of a small-market Finals and the X-factors for a Pacers win.

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