Clutch Hali AGAIN! Game 1 takeaways + KD rumors with Tom Haberstroh & NBA Draft talk with the Barlowes
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.
Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers congratulated by Aaron Nesmith #23 after scoring a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in Game One of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 05, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by)
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(0:25) Pacers STEAL Game 1 from Thunder on the road
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(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
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