OKC on the Brink of a Dynasty, Angel Reese Silences Doubters | HARD PASS Ep. 5
Game 5 of the Finals gave us another heart-stopper — OKC is now one win away from a championship, and maybe the start of a dynasty. But while the spotlight’s on the NBA, Angel Reese quietly made WNBA history… and somehow, she’s still catching heat.
Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder took place on June 16, 2025.
HARD PASS Ep.5
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Welcome to HARD PASS with Doug Kezirian, your courtside ticket to everything basketball — from buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.
On today’s episode:
- OKC pulls away in the 4th and crushes the Pacers in Game 5 — is the dynasty talk real now?
- Haliburton hobbles, and the Pacers cough up 22 turnovers
- Angel Reese drops a triple-double… and still gets blamed?
- DK has words for Kamilla Cardoso and a cold betting pick for Game 6
- “Angel’s grabbing boards at 6’3” while Cardoso jogs like it’s preseason.” — DK
I’m Doug Kezirian, and this is HARD PASS, brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).
Today’s Segments
00:00 Intro
00:39 The Hoop Scoop
02:46 Heat Check
06:10 Angel Reese's 1st Career Triple-Double
09:37 Heat Check
10:32 Betting 101
15:14 Distant Replay
18:55 Fans in the Stands
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