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Stein: Russell Westbrook to decline player option; will enter free agency.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander coming off a loss in 2025 playoffs: 34 PTS 40 PTS 35 PTS 25 PTS 34 PTS 33.6 PPG; 5-0 record.

Lineup alert: Thunder will start Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort, Jalen Williams, Holmgren, Hartenstein on Friday.

Lineup alert: Pacers will start Haliburton, Nembhard, Nesmith, Siakam, Turner on Friday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1H free throws: Game 1 - 2 Game 2 - 3 Game 3 - 2 Game 4 - 0 He only had fewer than three 1H FTA in two out of 16 games over the first three rounds.

Back-to-back 3s for Obi Toppin, Pacers open an 8-point lead! Thunder are 1-12 from 3 as a team.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 4Q: 15 PTS 3-6 FG 1-3 3PT 8-8 FT 15 of OKC’s final 16 points, all in the final 5 minutes. Series tied.

4Q scoring in Game 4: Thunder - 31 Pacers - 17 4Q scoring in Game 3: Pacers - 32 Thunder - 18

6-0

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 14 games with 30+ PTS in the 2025 playoffs so far. Only players with more 30-point games in a single postseason: Jordan Hakeem Kobe

Shams: Steven Adams has agreed to a 3-year, $39M extension with the Rockets.

Shams: Kevin Durant prefers to play for Spurs, Rockets, or Heat.

Trade summary, per Shams Charania: Magic get - Desmond Bane Grizzlies get - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, 4 unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap

Players with 800 3PM on 40% 3FG since 2020-21: Desmond Bane Steph Curry Zach LaVine The Magic ranked last in 3PG and 3P% this past season.

Carlisle: Jarace Walker (ankle) unlikely to return during Finals.

Stein: Bulls in process of signing Billy Donovan to contract extension.

Shams: Kevin Durant has no desire to be in Minnesota.

Shams: ABC airing starting lineup introductions for Game 5.

Lineup alert: Pacers will start Haliburton, Nembhard, Nesmith, Siakam, Turner on Monday.

Lineup alert: Thunder will start Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort, Jalen Williams, Holmgren, Hartenstein on Monday.