Overview

• Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 38 points, including 19 in the first half, along with five rebounds and three assists in Game 1.
• Tyrese Haliburton’s buzzer-beater lifted the Pacers to a 111-110 victory after Oklahoma City led by as many as 15 points.
• Former teammate Danny Green and fans drew parallels between SGA’s mid-range footwork and Kobe Bryant’s signature style.
• Gilgeous-Alexander enters the Finals as the 2025 NBA MVP and league scoring champion at 32.7 points per game.
• He debuted the Converse SHAI 001 ‘Masi Blue’ sneaker, a tribute to his brother Thomasi, on basketball’s biggest stage.