A piece of L.A. basketball history is hitting the auction block -- the game ball used by Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal and ...

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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers, 103-91, in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals to win the series 4-3. With ...

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