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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Steve Jones Jr. do an in-depth breakdown on the Indiana Pacers stealing Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.Next Vince and Steve speculate what the New York Knicks are looking for in their next head coach and how they may differ or be similar to Tom Thibodeau.Later, Vince and Steve react to the new USA vs. World format for the NBA All-Star game and discuss if this change will save the game.(2:18) Mark Daigneault changes starting lineup for Thunder(7:24) Pacers keep fighting despite turnovers(12:15) Pacers strategy to not let anyone beat them but SGA(17:46) Pacers, Tyrese Halliburton’s comfort in the clutch(29:20) Knicks head coach search(41:09) Big 3’s might not be done just yet(44:30) Changes to the All-Star gameSubscribe to Good Word with GoodwillApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh reacted LIVE immediately following Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder choked away a huge lead, and Tyrese Haliburton came up clutch yet again! The guys weighed in on what they just saw transpire, with Indy taking the 1-0 series lead. KOC and Tom were left stunned! Plus, the 2 discuss Kevin Durant trade rumors and whether the Phoenix Suns would consider a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Later in the Pod KOC was joined by Rafael and James Barlowe to talk about all the latest intel surrounding the NBA Draft. What’s real, what’s a smokescreen, and how a Giannis trade could change everything.(0:25) Pacers STEAL Game 1 from Thunder on the road(28:36) Could Clipper trade for Kevin Durant?(33:37) Suns hire Ott, should Booker get out of Phoenix?(46:12) NBA Draft talk with Rafael & James Barlowe 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine are well aware that the Oklahoma City Thunder are LIKELY to win this year's NBA title. But what is Indiana's path to a championship, and just how viable is it? The Big Number has unearthed the key stats that prove how the Pacers could walk away with the Larry O, as improbable as it may seem. It would have to start with Tyrese Haliburton becoming ultra aggressive, which will be easier said than done against his #1 kryptonite: Lu Dort.(1:23) The Big Number: Haliburton scoring vs. OKC(11:59) Little Numbers: Pascal Siakam points produced in postseason(16:21) Little Numbers: Thunder corner 3’s(19:41) Little Numbers: What happened last time OKC lost a series?(23:50) Little Numbers: Thunder vs. zone defense(28:54) Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau(38:50) Suns hire Ott as head coach 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Old friend of the show Mo Dakhil joins KOC to preview the NBA Finals in full -- how both guys landed on the Oklahoma City Thunder to take care of business in 5 games. BUT the guys play out the scenario, "what is the path to an Indiana Pacers Finals victory?" PLUS during the taping -- the guys' live reaction to the stunning breaking news that the New York Knicks were parting ways with Thibs! Dakhil says New York should reunite with Jeff Van Gundy to go for some real Garden Nostalgia.Up next, Corey Tulaba and KOC weigh in on which NBA Draft Prospects have a real level of toughness, nastiness and tenacity. After a physical and grueling NBA Playoffs, Kevin and Corey discuss the 1st Round names that aren't afraid to mix things up and get their hands dirty. Some names discussed: Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, Noa Essengue, Cedric Coward, Carter Bryant and more.(0:20) NBA Finals Game 1 preview with Mo Dakhil(37:40) Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau(45:48) What went wrong for Ant & Timberwolves?(59:25) NBA Draft talk with Corey Tulaba 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and David Aldridge discuss what the New York Knicks should do about Karl-Anthony Towns and preview the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.Next, Vince and David do a deep dive on how Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle will try and formulate a winning plan against the Thunder’s stellar defense.Later Vince asks David how he will remember Inside the NBA on TNT and why the show was so impactful for so many years. (1:47) How should the city of Seattle feel about the Thunder’s success?(6:12) What should the Knicks do with Karl-Anthony Towns?(16:16) Will the Eastern Conference see a seismic shift this offseason?(23:09) NBA Finals Preview(30:40) How will Rick Carlisle look to utilize Tyrese Haliburton against Thunder?(36:16) How will Pacers attack Thunder’s defense?(39:37) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could be a problem for Pacers(45:21) David Aldridge reflects on Inside the NBA on TNT 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Kevin O'Connor has 7 NBA questions keeping him up at night! He's joined by Nick Gallo to talk all things Oklahoma City Thunder and NBA Finals, and additionally CP The Fanchise stops by to talk about the New York Knicks dream season coming to an end. Let's start there: what should New York do first, get rid of Thibs or trade KAT? KOC's got an idea and it involves bringing in former NBA MVP Kevin Durant. Trade talk doesn't end there -- Kevin rattles off his top 10 biggest names that could be moved this offseason, and that list includes the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Desmond Bane, Austin Reaves, Jaylen Brown and of course Giannis. And Kevin gets into the nuts and bolts of the NBA Finals matchup itself, AND still has time to hit the NBA Draft and specifically what on earth the Spurs could do at #2 with Dylan Harper.(0:46) Can Nembhard do to SGA what he did to Brunson?(3:06) Will Pacers play zone defense?(5:49) Should Knicks trade KAT?(6:32) CP The Fanchise joins(24:00) Will an East team go from worst to first?(30:31) Which stars will be available for trade?(32:11) Should the Spurs take Dylan Harper?(34:46) Is OKC’s dynasty about to begin?(35:08) Nick Gallo joins 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Dan Devine and Tom Haberstroh break down the historic matchup between the Indiana Pacers & Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals. With only a 1% chance of this pairing at the start of the season, the hosts dissect why both teams surged to the top, challenging long-held NBA assumptions about youth, roster continuity, and midseason trades. The conversation spotlights star performances from Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, plus the impact of strategic additions like Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso. The episode explores why these Finals are one of the most improbable in recent memory, what sets each team apart, and what this means for the future of team-building in the NBA.Don’t miss the discussion on what’s next for the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks, and the unique blend of clutch play, defense, and team chemistry fueling this unlikely Finals.(1:10) - Pacers & Thunder defy all odds to face off in the NBA Finals(20:40) - Why Thunder excel at avoiding turnovers(26:15) - Caruso & Hartenstein fuel OKC's defensive engine(31:50) - Pacers: clutchest team in the NBA?(34:50) - Pacers & Thunder have both dominated in 2025(43:20) - What's next for the Timberwolves?(50:00) - What's next for the Knicks?Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

Do not miss this STACKED triple-header KOC Show. First up Tom Haberstroh joined Kevin following the Knicks' huge Game 5 win over the Indiana Pacers to keep hope alive. Could New York actually pull off the improbable and WIN this series now? And the guys on why Indy looked so sloppy.Plus -- Marcus Morris is back! The longtime NBA veteran rejoined the KOC Show, and didn't hold back on anything. Kevin had Marcus play "Double Down or Walk It Back," in regard to the many HOT takes Marcus has uncorked over the last 2 months. Do the Thunder really lack the depth to win a title? Is Tyrese Haliburton the next SGA? Nikola Jokic is NOT Top 20 all-time? The Luka and LeBron pairing will definitely work? Get your popcorn ready... Marcus and KOC absolutely brought it.Lastly Kevin's longtime pal Tate Frazier stops by to talk about the NBA Draft, which is now just a month away. Could the Spurs figure out a way to make Dylan Harper work? Is there any chance at all that the Dallas Mavericks would at least LISTEN if the Bucks called offering Giannis for #1 overall? Who are the biggest DEEP sleepers at each position? Which shooters in the Draft should the Orlando Magic target? Who should the Minnesota Timberwolves draft? Nearly every prospect that declared for the 2025 NBA Draft is discussed in some manner on this awesome convo with basketball guru Tate Frazier.(0:37) Knicks beat Pacers in Game 5(13:49) OKC awaits NBA Finals opponent(25:40) Marcus Morris doubles down on his hot takes(59:17) Tate Frazier talks 2025 NBA Draft prospects 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to the Oklahoma City Thunder punching their ticket to the NBA Finals after a dominant Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Vince and Dan also take a look at the Thunder’s stellar defense and what changes could be coming to the Timberwolves.Next, Vince and Dan discuss the Pacers and Knicks pivotal Game 5 at Madison Square Garden and if Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns’ defensive limitations will be too much to overcome for Tom Thibodeau.Later, Vince and Dan assess if this current Thunder team is better than the 2012 team that went to the NBA finals and the 2016 team that almost made it. (1:56) Thunder blowout Timberwolves, punch ticket to NBA Finals(12:02) Thunder have the makings for a dynasty(16:24) Timberwolves outlook for next season(27:58) How does Thibs overcome Brunson, KAT defensive liabilities(32:45) Do the Knicks just have a flawed roster?(39:21) Is this Thunder team the best ever? 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and James Edwards react to the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a commanding 3-1 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.Next, Vince and James agree that the Thunder have a “Big 3” and unpack Anthony Edwards’ growing up in real time throughout this series.Later, Vince and James take a look at the pivotal Game 4 between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers and dissect the dialogue around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson being foul merchants.(1:37) Thunder take commanding 3-1 lead against Timberwolves(9:29) Thunder have a homegrown Big 3(18:58) Anthony Edwards and the growing pains of being a young star(26:42) Did Knicks find something repeatable for Game 4?(34:44) Is Game 4 a must-win for Pacers?(43:25) Should the NBA get rid of the take foul?(44:57) Foul merchant NBA Finals? 📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network