Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Finals and Pacers
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During a free-throw attempt by Bennedict Mathurin in the first quarter, Oklahoma City's Luguentz Dort knocked Tyrese Haliburton down with his left elbow.
Oklahoma City Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein took exception to this and got in Toppin's face, creating a disturbance that took a minute to resolve before the team's got back to action. Obi Toppin was charged with a Flagrant 1 foul on this play. Toppin and Isaiah Hartenstein received double technicals after review. pic.twitter.com/gxWlv4Xioo
Brian Windhorst has made a name for himself as one of the most prominent figures in NBA media, but he reportedly could have had a job in a front office.
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Indiana Pacers in Game 4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, leading the Thunder to a 111-104 victory. Jalen Williams supported with 27 points. Pascal Siakam's 20 points for the Pacers fell short.
Brian Windhorst has built his career by reporting on the inner-workings of NBA front offices – and it turns out he almost joined one himself.
When the Seattle SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008, the franchise needed a new identity, but OKC Thunder wasn't always the front-runner.