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The Indiana Pacers narrowly defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, with Tyrese Haliburton hitting a game-winning shot and Andrew Nembhard playing a crucial defensive role in stopping Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, showcasing the Pacers' resilience and team effort despite the Thunder's strong regular-season record.
In a nail-biting Big 12 Conference opener, the Kansas Jayhawks edged past TCU with an 83-81 victory, marking their 33rd consecutive season-opening win. The game was decided in the final seconds when KU's Hunter Dickinson was fouled by TCU's Ernest Udeh Jr., leading to a flagrant foul call. Dickinson capitalized on the opportunity by sinking two free throws and then scoring the game-winning basket with 3.4 seconds left. Despite a back-and-forth contest with 26 lead changes and 11 ties, and a strong performance from TCU's Trevian Tennyson who scored 24 points, Kansas managed to secure the win with Dickinson's game-high 30 points and 11 rebounds.
Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets hit a remarkable game-winning three-pointer from near half-court at the buzzer, leading his team to a 130-127 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Jokić's shot capped a Nuggets comeback from an 18-point deficit in the fourth quarter, with Jokić nearly achieving a triple-double. The win solidifies the Nuggets' strong position in the Western Conference, while the Warriors continue to struggle this season.
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets hit a game-winning 39-foot three-pointer against the Golden State Warriors, capping off a 25-4 run by the Nuggets in the final minutes. Jokic, who finished with 34 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds, expressed confidence in making the shot, which helped the Nuggets overcome an 18-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter. The Warriors had one of their best quarters in the third but couldn't maintain the lead, marking their seventh loss this season after leading by 10 or more points.