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Chris Mannix

Chris Mannix

Joined: Jan 1, 2018

Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of SI's "Open Floor" podcast and serves as a ringside analyst and reporter for DAZN Boxing. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Sports Boston as an NBA analyst. A nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022, Mannix has won writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and is a longtime member of both organizations.

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton shoots the game-winner to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
NBA

Tyrese Haliburton Adds to Sizzle Reel in Dramatic Comeback to Win NBA Finals Game 1

The Pacers continue their statistical-anomaly postseason to steal a game the Thunder led until 0.3 seconds remained.

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Williams and Siakam will be key to their teams’ hopes at winning an NBA title.
NBA

NBA Finals: 10 Questions That Will Determine Thunder-Pacers Series

Spinning through the keys to victory, x-factors, matchups to watch, coaching edge and more as Game 1 tips off Thursday.

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NBA

How Small-Market Thunder and Pacers Brought Parity to the NBA Finals

Regardless of what the TV ratings bear out, two teams that have never won a title in their current city usher in an era of merit-based success and offer blueprints for how to achieve it.

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Brunson leaves the court as the Pacers celebrate winning the Eastern Conference finals.
NBA

Knicks Should Run It Back and Keep Their NBA Title Window Open

Continuity in today’s NBA is the key to success, and New York doesn’t need much to be competitive again next season.

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Towns was a force in the paint Thursday.
NBA

Knicks Prove They Won’t Be Knocked Down Easily, Force Game 6 vs. Pacers

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson led New York to a runaway win in Game 5. Can they do it again in another elimination game?

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Haliburton (0) put on a show in Game 4.
NBA

Pacers Inch Closer to NBA Finals Thanks to Full Team Approach

Tyrese Haliburton had historic numbers in Game 4, but a deep supporting cast is why Indiana has a 3–1 series lead against New York.

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Garcia will need about six weeks after surgery before he can resume training.
Boxing

Sources: Boxing Star Ryan Garcia to Undergo Hand Surgery

The 26-year-old's tumultuous year continues with a lengthy injury layoff.

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Four-time All-Star and Dallas representative Rolando Blackman reacts after the Mavericks earned the No. 1 NBA draft pick during the draft lottery.
NBA

Mavericks Roar Back With No. 1 NBA Draft Pick, Right to Select Cooper Flagg

Three months removed from the most shocking trade in league history, Dallas defied the 1.8% lottery odds and suddenly has life again.

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The Knicks came back from down 20 in the second quarter to take Game 3.
NBA

Knicks Embrace Change to Revive Chances in Eastern Conference Finals

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The Pacers will return to Indianapolis with a 2–0 lead after winning both games in New York.
NBA

If You Weren't a Believer Before, Game 2 Proved the Pacers Are the Real Deal

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Bennedict Mathurin (00) was one of several players Indiana threw at Jalen Brunson during Game 1.
NBA

Defending Jalen Brunson Key to Pacers’ Eastern Conference Finals Hopes

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Haliburton (right) dropped 31 points in the Pacers’ Game 1 win.
NBA

Pacers Add Another ‘Unreal’ Comeback to Shocking NBA Playoff Run

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