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Aaron Gordon hit a 3-pointer in the closing seconds to score 22 points and lift the Denver Nuggets to a 121-119 road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their second-round Western Conference playoff series.

‘I never felt like anybody wavered,’ Nuggets interim coach David Adelman said. ‘That doesn’t mean you’re going to win the game. … In the NBA, playoffs, these games are so long. You’ve got to give yourself a chance.’

With 9.5 seconds remaining and the Thunder up by one, the Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook fouled Chet Holmgren.

Holmgren missed both free throws, giving Denver an opening to finish off the comeback.

Christian Braun grabbed the rebound, fed it to Westbrook, who barreled down the floor before finding Gordon for the game-winning three.

‘(Gordon) is a Denver Nugget, man,’ Adelman said. ‘He is the soul of our team.’

The Nuggets hadn’t led since the first quarter, trailing by as many as 13 in the fourth quarter.

But the Nuggets ended the game with a 19-6 run to knock off the top seed in the Western Conference.

‘I didn’t think our execution was as clean as it can be,’ Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. ‘But we’ll learn from it. It’s a series.’

Nikola Jokic scored 18 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter, hitting a pair of 3-pointers and eight free throws.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead the Thunder, who had not played in nine days.

Oklahoma City didn’t make it easy on Jokic, using several different players to defend him.

Jokic showed frustration multiple times with the way he was being guarded.

With less than seven minutes to play, Jokic elbowed Luguentz Dort in the jaw while Dort was guarding Jokic in the lane.

Dort remained down for several moments, and after a lengthy review, Jokic was called for a Flagrant 1 foul. It was Jokic’s fifth foul of the game.

But Jokic never picked up his sixth, and scored 16 points from that point on to help the Nuggets stay in it for Westbrook and Gordon to team up for the final play.

Jokic also added 22 rebounds, tying his career playoff high.

‘He had some unbelievable finishes around the basket,’ Adelman said.

Westbrook, who was a longtime star with the Thunder, helped keep Denver in it.

With less than five minutes left in the third quarter, Oklahoma City led by 14 points.

But the Nuggets ended the quarter on a 17-8 run to cut the deficit to five before the end of the quarter.

Westbrook scored eight of his 10 third-quarter points during the stretch.

Oklahoma City missed its first 10 3-pointers before Alex Caruso’s 3-pointer early in the second quarter.

Caruso added 20 points for the Thunder, who will host the Nuggets in Game 2 Wednesday, eager to get back in the win column.

‘No one just walks their way through a series at this point in the season,’ Daigneault said.

Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder highlights

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The NHL draft lottery had a new look and a vastly different result.

The 23rd-place New York Islanders earned the right to pick first overall in the June 27-28 draft by winning the first live draft lottery in league history on Monday. The 19th-place Utah Hockey Club won the other drawing and moved up the maximum allowed 10 spots to fourth place.

The Islanders, currently between general managers, had 3.5% odds of winning the No. 1 overall pick. They will select first for the first time since drafting John Tavares in 2009.

The top-ranked North American prospect is Matthew Schaefer, though NHL Central Scouting said it’s close. The Erie (Pennsylvania) Otters defenseman missed the rest of the season after breaking his collarbone during the winter while playing for Team Canada at the world junior hockey championship. He had 22 points in 17 games.

Last year, the last-place San Jose Sharks and the 31st-place Chicago Blackhawks held onto their current spots and picked first and second, respectively. They will pick second and third this year.

Previously, the draw was conducted off camera, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly would turn over cards with team logos on them until the winner was revealed. But everyone got to watch the draw of the lottery balls live, and commissioner Gary Bettman was in the room, too.

NHL draft order after the lottery

  1. New York Islanders
  2. San Jose Sharks
  3. Chicago Blackhawks
  4. Utah Hockey Club
  5. Nashville Predators
  6. Philadelphia Flyers
  7. Boston Bruins
  8. Seattle Kraken
  9. Buffalo Sabres
  10. Anaheim Ducks
  11. Pittsburgh Penguins
  12. New York Rangers
  13. Detroit Red Wings
  14. Columbus Blue Jackets
  15. Vancouver Canucks
  16. Montreal Canadiens (from Calgary Flames)

Draft lottery winners

Next Islanders general manager

Nice perk for whoever lands the job to replace Lou Lamoriello. The Islanders didn’t have much of a chance to win the draft lottery, but they now will land a solid prospect. Dan Marr, vice president of NHL Central Scouting, said, ‘Schaefer easily projects as a future All-Star in the NHL.”

Utah Hockey Club

They were competitive in their first season in Salt Lake City and missed the playoffs by nine points. By winning the second drawing, they’ll pick fourth this year after choosing sixth in 2024.

Sharks and Blackhawks

Because Utah could only move up to fourth, the Sharks and Blackhawks move back only one spot each. If Schaefer goes first, these teams could end up with Michael Misa, James Hagens or Anton Frondell.

Draft lottery losers

Nashville Predators

They had a surprisingly bad season despite adding free agents Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault. Despite having the third-best odds to win, they drop to fifth.

The live drawing

There’s probably a reason this is done off camera. ESPN did a great job of explaining, but it was a little tedious to watch, starting with the deliberate loading of the lottery balls. Then we watch them bounce around for 30 seconds before one was drawn, then the process was repeated twice. Before the fourth and deciding ball was drawn, they cut to commercial, followed by another 30 seconds of bouncing.

Calgary Flames

After three balls in the second drawing, the Flames were in the mix to move from 16th to sixth. If that happened, under trade terms with Montreal, they would have held onto that pick and instead sent the Canadiens the pick that Calgary had acquired in a trade with the Panthers. But Utah won. So no sixth pick, no 16th pick (heading to Montreal). They’ll pick wherever the Panthers land, which could be much later.

Top North American skaters

  1. Erie (OHL) defenseman Matthew Schaefer
  2. Saginaw (OHL) center Michael Misa
  3. Boston College center James Hagens
  4. Brantford (OHL) center Jake O’Brien
  5. Seattle (WHL) defenseman Radim Mrtka
  6. Brampton (OHL) right wing Porter Martone
  7. Moncton (QMJHL) center Caleb Desnoyers
  8. Brandon (WHL) center Roger McQueen
  9. Barrie (OHL) defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson
  10. Everett (WHL) left wing Carter Bear

Top international skaters

  1. Djurgarden (Sweden) center Anton Frondell
  2. Djurgarden (Sweden) right wing Victor Eklund
  3. Modo Jr. (Sweden) Milton Gastrin
  4. Karlovy Vary (Czechia) left wing Vojtech Cihar
  5. Ufa Jr. (Russia) right wing Alexander Zharovsky

When is the NHL draft?

The 2025 NHL Draft will be held June 27-28. The first round will be on June 27 and rounds 2-7 will be held the next day. The times haven’t been announced yet. It will be held in Los Angeles at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater. Top prospects will be there, but not team representatives, who will take part virtually.

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What’s wrong with Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis?

The Celtics pulled Porzingis midway through the second quarter of their opening game against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals Monday night.

While he briefly appeared after halftime, he went back to the locker room, and the Celtics announced he was questionable to return to the game thanks to a non-COVID illness. He did not return, and the Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit to win 118-115 in overtime.

Porzingis was not on the injury report before Game 1. It is unclear if he will be available for Game 2 on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET, TNT).

“It impacts the game because of his ability on both ends of the floor. … Hopefully, he’s ready for Game 2,’ Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said after the Game 1 loss. Mazzulla did not provide any specifics about the illness.

He missed all four of his shot attempts and grabbed four rebounds in the 14 minutes he played. The 7-2, 240-pound center/forward is averaging 19.5 points and 6.8 rebounds.

In the opening round vs. the Orlando Magic, Porzingis suffered a cut on his forehead that required stitches.

He missed 11 games in February and March with an upper respiratory illness. During Boston’s run to the title last season, Porzingis sat out six games with a calf strain. He returned for the NBA Finals, only to suffer a foot injury that required offseason surgery.

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I am a 28-year-old unmarried man with very poor fashion sense. I have never watched the Met Gala before. In the last year, three of my female friends have asked to take me on shopping sprees in order to improve my fashion. I have not taken any of them up on that offer.

Despite these beaming qualifications, USA TODAY determined it fit for me to judge the outfits of the sports stars at the 2025 Met Gala.

Why? I’ve no idea, but I have seen how my boss dresses and I’m definitely more qualified than him.

Regardless, the Met Gala is an annual event that gives celebrities the opportunity to dress their best, strut their stuff, and put their best foot forward all while facing massive criticism from experts everywhere. Having never seen the Met Gala before, I haven’t the slightest idea what to expect, but I will be handing out harsh grades for everyone.

I know that the theme is ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ but I am white and, in case I hadn’t made it clear already, have no style. Therefore, forewarning, that theme is getting thrown out the window in my assessments.

So, buckle up, you may have seen opinions from people with fashion degrees and years of experience with this type of event, but have you ever heard opinions from a man with Cheeto dust on more than half of the shirts in his closet? I doubt it.

Sports figure fit checks at 2025 Met Gala

Noah Lyles

The fastest man alive, Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles was one of the first sports figures to show at the 2025 Met Gala. Lyles wore Thom Browne, and I have no idea if that is good or not, but I do know that is not how Tom is typically spelled, making the fit seem that much more high-class.

As for the fit itself, I believe I can speak for all men when I say we appreciate a good jacket. This is a nice jacket with a solid cane to boot. The rings and jewelry look outstanding as well. That said, shorts and a jacket is a bold choice. While you certainly can’t blame a track star for wanting to show off his stems, he covers most of them up with tube socks.

Venus Williams

Fur coat? Fantastic. The short skirt feels like a subtle tennis homage, and paired with the dark green, this fit fits the elder Williams incredibly well. Her hair almost looks angelic too. It all looks great, but I can’t for the life of me understand who decided that shirt needed a pocket.

Everything about the outfit sparkles, but then there’s just a basic envelope or Game of Thrones-banner looking pocket that draws away from the entire thing. Am I missing something? Probably. Do I care? No.

Simone Biles

Incredible. That is all I have to say. Everything feels like it flows together extremely well. My only gripe would be that the train flowing in the back seems bulky and heavy. Might be tough to drag that around for an entire night.

Sabrina Ionescu

When in doubt, go with the basics. No one will ever criticize a nice jacket, a slender black skirt, and a well-fitting top. That said, compared to the rest of the outfits we’ve seen tonight, this can’t help but feel a bit underwhelming. Where are the extravagant sparkles? Diamonds only on the wrists and fingers? This feels like an outfit I’d see at a nice dinner. Albeit, she’d be far and away the best-dressed person at said dinner, but for the Met Gala, this feels rather tame.

Lewis Hamilton

Europeans love to claim that they have better fashion sense than Americans, and dad gummit, it’s hard to argue that point after seeing Hamilton’s outfit. Does he look like a stereotypical foreign dictator in a superhero film? Absolutely, but that attires goes dangerously hard in every one of those films.

Dwyane Wade

The vest here is immaculate. It’s eye-catching, yet subtle. It’s the first thing you see, but it’s hidden behind the jacket, which looks great as well. The pants are pretty basic, but you can never go wrong with black slacks.

Unfortunately, this outfit falls apart with the undershirt. What even is that? A tuxedo T-shirt? Why even have an undershirt at that point? Wade is a former NBA All-Pro. He could have just had some of his pecs showing and it would’ve been great, instead, he’s sitting there with a fake tie plastered looking like it was painted. It takes away from the rest of the outfit, which is fantastic, and for that, it is unforgivable.

Serena Williams

Now, this, I can get behind. The tail is certainly giving off ‘king-sized comforter’ vibes, but the rest of the outfit seems godly. You could put Serena Williams in any Broadway play about the Greek, Roman, Egyptian, or Norse pantheons and she would fit right in. The transparent streak across the thigh as well –*chef’s kiss,* brilliant.

Saquon Barkley

Hey, Saquon Barkley looks pretty good … for a man attending junior prom. While the shoes are certainly shined enough for the Met Gala, the rest of the outfit seems pretty bland. I don’t know if Barkley has a wedding to attend after this, but given how well everyone else is dressed, Barkley’s fit is too basic for me to be impressed. Anyone can look good in a fitted black suit with a pocket square.

Joe Burrow

Now here’s a suit I can appreciate. Top button undone to reveal a nice necklace, no pocket square but instead a fancy broach, square sunglasses. It all screams ‘I know how to dress well and you don’t.’ That subtle arrogance is what makes Joe Burrow an elite quarterback, and it’s clear he’s not going anywhere any time soon.

Breanna Stewart

I don’t know what’s going on with her hair. It looks like a mix of Cruela de Vil, Brandon Routh’s Superman, and the poster for A Nightmare Before Christmas. Keep in mind, I could never get my hair to look that good.

The rest of the ensemble is great though. The necklace hangs somewhat low, which looks nice, and while all-white can sometimes be too much, it isn’t overwhelming for Stewart. The hat tilt is also a nice touch. All in all though, this feels like something that would be better suited for the Kentucky Derby instead of the Met Gala.

Angel Reese

I don’t know which outfit I like more, Simone Biles’ or Angel Reese’s. This fit goes incredibly hard, mixing what I believe is both a traditional sleek look with a more modern design as well. The more I look at this outfit, the more I love it. I genuinely can’t find one thing wrong with it. She looks remarkable.

Colin Kaepernick

Suits are always an easy choice, but a checkered red suit with a cloth over the back can be risky, yet Kaepernick pulls this off flawlessly. From the pin to the rings, to the singular button on the suit, it all works tremendously.

If I did have one gripe with this outfit, it’d have to be the collar. Why are the tips not pointed? I’ve never seen a squared off collar, and I’m not sure I ever want to see one again after this. Otherwise though, perfect.

Gabby Thomas

While I do love the beads dangling from whatever those sleeves are, the sleeves themselves are too wide. I (a man with no fashion sense) believe they would look better as soft fabric dangling on her elbow or lower tricep. Instead, they are out wide and probably make it tough for her to fit through doorways without scuffing the outfit.

It’s a shame because the vest and outfit both look tremendous and she looks incredible in bright red, but I cannot get over those sleeves (or whatever they are called).

Sha’Carri Richardson

Given what we’ve seen Richardson wear in the past, this seems almost tame. But that doesn’t mean it’s bad. She looks the most elegant she ever has, and while pink and yellow can be tough to match, the colors match effortlessly here. The long, dark hair is also an incredible look that contrasts with the outfit extremely well. No complaints, just praise.

Justin Jefferson

I have not seen Sinners in theaters yet, but based on the few clips on TikTok I’ve received, I believe Justin Jefferson modeled his entire look off Michael B. Jordan. He looks like he runs a speak easy in the bayou. It’s not bad, and it’s certainly not bland, but I don’t think Jefferson pulls off the baggy suit look as well as someone like Kaepernick did this year.

That said, the no-belt and high-waisted look on the pants are certainly working well for Jettas. I don’t even mind the tie tucked into the pants which would normally give me an aneurysm. None of this outfit seems particularly bad, but none of it stands out either. I will give his outfit the edge over Saquon Barkley though, given its many non-traditional aspects.

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Understanding trends in the cannabis industry is paramount for investors eyeing a market with steady growth potential, but the landscape is complex as products and regulations continue to evolve.

Consumption habits are changing as edibles, vaping and THC beverages gain traction, especially among younger users, and cannabis companies are adapting their offerings to meet shifting demand.

Meanwhile, regulatory uncertainty, particularly surrounding the future of the US Farm Bill and state-level restrictions on hemp-derived cannabinoids, continues to challenge the market.

Despite these headwinds, production data and long-term growth forecasts suggest the cannabis industry remains on a promising — albeit turbulent — path. Read on for more on key trends to watch in 2025.

Consumption methods evolving post-legalization

Shifts in consumer behavior are reshaping markets across the board, and the cannabis industry is no exception.

While smoking remains the dominant method of cannabis consumption, a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the growing popularity of edibles, vaping and dabbing.

The report notes that vaping and dabbing are particularly pronounced among younger adults.

A separate study published by the American Medical Association and funded in part by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research also points to how product preferences have changed among Canadian users since legalization in 2018.

The study indicates that while the use of flower, cannabis concentrates, oil, tinctures and topicals has decreased during that time, the use of vape cartridges, edibles and beverages has increased.

Edibles and beverages were legalized in Canada in late 2019, and Truss Beverage was one of the first players to introduce cannabis-infused drinks. Truss was a joint venture formed by Molson Coors Canada (TSX:TPX.A,TSX:TPX.B) and HEXO, a cannabis company that has since been acquired by Tilray Brands (TSX:TLRY,NASDAQ:TLRY).

In early 2020, Tilray launched a lineup of confectionery, wellness products and beverages through its subsidiary, High Park; Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED,NASDAQ:CGC) made a similar move. These companies gradually brought their products to the US as more states legalized cannabis for medical and/or recreational use.

Today, established cannabis brands typically offer edibles and beverages alongside their other products. Organigram Global (TSX:OGI,NASDAQ:OGI) is one of the newest US entrants, with its April acquisition of Collective Project providing immediate access to the US hemp-derived THC beverage market.

Growing awareness of health and wellness, potentially amplified by the pandemic-led adoption of health trackers, appears to be making an impact on the alcoholic beverage market.

A 2023 Gallup poll reveals a two decade decline in alcohol consumption, particularly among younger adults, suggesting a shift towards more health-conscious lifestyles within this demographic.

Craft beer production declined by 4 percent year-on-year in 2024, according to data collected by the Brewers Association. This marked the largest drop in the industry’s history, excluding the pandemic. For small, independent craft breweries, 2024 marked the third consecutive year of declining production. A drop in the number of operating small breweries last year provides further evidence of this trend, with 501 closures in 2024 versus 434 openings.

Challenges in the alcohol market extend beyond the brewing industry, with the New York Times recently reporting the closure of a handful of nightclubs facing decreased alcohol sales alongside rising insurance and rent costs.

Meanwhile, cannabis lounges have been popping up across the US for the last several years. As of early 2025, several states had legalized or were in the process of implementing regulations for cannabis consumption lounges.

Hemp market growth despite regulatory uncertainty

The burgeoning hemp industry is another segment of the expanding cannabis market.

The legalization of industrial hemp — defined as cannabis with a THC concentration of 0.3 percent or less — through the 2018 Farm Bill led to initial investment and optimistic projections for CBD wellness products and various industrial applications. The sector’s rapid evolution also brought the rise of hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids, creating a market that presented both opportunities and complexities for participants.

However, after an initial boom, a lack of infrastructure and clearly defined regulations for CBD, as well as state-level variations and market oversupply, ultimately contributed to a quick retraction.

2024 was a pivotal year for the US hemp industry, as the hemp-related provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill — originally set to expire in September 2023, but extended to December 31, 2024 — created an urgent need to address critical issues like THC limits and the regulation of novel hemp-derived cannabinoids. A major point of contention was the proposed shift from defining hemp based on Delta-9 THC concentration (0.3 percent or less) to “total THC,” which includes THCA.

This change had the potential to significantly impact farmers and processors, as many hemp varieties that are compliant under the Delta-9 THC rule could exceed the 0.3 percent limit when THCA is included.

Various bills and amendments were proposed in 2024 as part of the Farm Bill discussions, each with different approaches to regulating hemp. Separate regulatory frameworks for industrial hemp and hemp grown for cannabinoids were suggested, and many states took their own action, leading to a patchwork of regulations and even outright bans.

Despite challenges, data from the US Department of Agriculture suggests signs of recovery.

The department’s annual National Hemp Report from 2024 points to an 18 percent increase in industrial hemp production value between 2022 and 2023, with output growth seen in specific sectors like floral (18 percent), fiber (133 percent) and seed hemp (414 percent). The 2025 report from the Department of Agriculture indicates further expansion, with notable increases observed in both acreage (up 64 percent from 2023) and value (46 percent).

The 2024 Farm Bill ultimately did not pass, and right now the hemp industry is operating under a temporary extension of the 2018 Farm Bill under the American Relief Act of 2025, signed into law on December 21, 2024.

The 2018 Farm Bill is now set to expire on September 30, 2025.

While analysts for Markets and Markets project that the North American hemp industry will grow at a CAGR of 22.4 percent and ultimately reach a valuation of US$30.24 billion by 2029, the future of the industry will be heavily influenced by the outcome of the ongoing Farm Bill discussions.

US cannabis legalization remains stalled

Although there is clear demand for cannabis products, the now-defunct rescheduling process in the US is likely to continue casting a shadow of uncertainty over the industry’s long-term trajectory.

Legal and procedural delays, including allegations of improper conduct and bias within the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), led to hearing cancellations, and the new administration of US President Donald Trump has brought leadership changes to key agencies like the DEA and the Department of Justice.

Terry Cole, who Trump nominated to be DEA administrator on February 11, has a history of opposing cannabis legalization in the country. Similarly, Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick to lead the justice department, staunchly opposed a movement to legalize medical cannabis during her tenure as Florida’s attorney general.

While there have been bipartisan efforts in Congress to end federal cannabis prohibition and establish regulations for eventual legalization, the DEA’s actions and statements indicate a potential stall or reversal of progress.

In addition to that, new research is adding complexity to the debate.

A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry this past March highlights an association between the use of high-potency cannabis strains and increased risks of psychosis, a factor that may not have been fully considered by the Department of Health and Human Services. As stronger cannabis strains become more widely available, a reassessment of their potential health risks may be required.

Investor takeaway

While the cannabis industry holds promise for growth and innovation, investors must remain acutely aware of the regulatory uncertainties and market volatility that will undoubtedly shape its trajectory in the years to come.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Group Eleven Resources Corp. (TSXV: ZNG) (OTC Pink: GRLVF) (FSE: 3GE) (‘Group Eleven’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to invite investors and other interested parties to attend the Company’s upcoming interview with Radius Research.

CEO Bart Jaworski is providing an update on ZNG’s Ballywire high-grade zinc-lead-silver (+/- germanium, +/- copper) discovery in the Republic of Ireland.

Group Eleven is a mineral exploration company focused on advanced-stage zinc exploration in the Republic of Ireland. Group Eleven announced the Ballywire zinc-lead-silver discovery in September 2022. Ballywire is located 20 kilometres from the Company’s 77.64-per-cent-owned Stonepark zinc-lead deposit, which itself is located adjacent to Glencore’s Pallas Green zinc-lead deposit. The Company’s two largest shareholders are Glencore Canada (16.1% interest) and Michael Gentile (16.0%).

The webinar will be a live, interactive online event where attendees are invited to ask the Company questions in real-time following the interview. An archived webcast will be made available for those who cannot join the event live on the day of the webinar.

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Event: Radius Research Pitch, Deep Dive and Q&A with Group Eleven Resources
Presentation Date & Time: Friday, May 9th @ 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT

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Market Radius Research gives individual investors access to in-depth CEO interviews with deep-dive institutional-level discussion and Q&A. Market Radius is hosted by Martin Gagel, former top-ranked sell-side technology and specialist analyst. By registering for this webinar you agree to receive a weekly email from Radius Research (with one-click unsubscribe if you’re not interested) and your contact information will be shared with the presenting company.

About Group Eleven Resources

Group Eleven Resources Corp. (TSXV: ZNG) (OTC Pink: GRLVF) (FSE: 3GE) is a mineral exploration company focused on advanced stage zinc exploration in the Republic of Ireland. Group Eleven announced the Ballywire discovery in September 2022. The Company’s two largest shareholders are Glencore Canada Corp. (16.1% interest) and Michael Gentile (16.0%). Additional information about the Company is available at www.groupelevenresources.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the future results of operations, performance and achievements of the Company, including the timing, content, cost and results of proposed work programs, the discovery and delineation of mineral deposits/resources/ reserves and geological interpretations. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements by the Company are not guarantees of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, variations in the nature, quality and quantity of any mineral deposits that may be located. All of the Company’s public disclosure filings may be accessed via www.sedarplus.ca and readers are urged to review these materials, including the technical reports filed with respect to the Company’s mineral properties.

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Osisko Metals Incorporated (the ‘ Company or ‘ Osisko Metals ‘) ( TSX-V: OM ; OTCQX: OMZNF ; FRANKFURT: 0B51 ) is pleased to announce new drilling results from the 2025 drilling program at the Gaspé Copper Project, located in the Gaspé Peninsula of Eastern Québec. Results for six new holes are reported below, located at the southern end of the deposit defined in the 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate (‘MRE’, see attached map and November 14, 2024 news release).

Highlights (see Table 1 below):

  • Drill hole 30-1065, located near the southern limit of the 2024 MRE model, intersected 323.0 metres averaging 0.43% Cu and 3.18 g/t Ag, including a higher-grade intersection of 13.3 metres averaging 2.50% Cu and 17.8 g/t Ag in the C Zone skarn horizon.
  • Drill hole 30-1061, located near the western limit of the 2024 MRE model, intersected 172.5 metres averaging 0.18% Cu and 1.52 g/t Ag , and a second intercept of 215.5 metres averaging   0.31% Cu and 2.67 g/t Ag at depth below the 2024 MRE model, extending mineralization to a vertical depth of 712 metres.
  • Drill hole 30-1064, located in the south-central portion of the 2024 MRE model, intersected 164.7 metres averaging 0.26% Cu and 1.94 g/t Ag, and a second intercept of 141.0 metres averaging 0.26% Cu and 2.20 g/t Ag, all within the 2024 MRE model. A third intersection at depth below the base of the 2024 MRE model returned 71.1 metres averaging   0.37% Cu and 2.58 g/t Ag , extending mineralization to a vertical depth of 618 metres.
  • Drill hole 30-1067, located 215 metres south of the 2024 MRE model, intersected 136.8 metres averaging 0.32% Cu and 3.18 g/t Ag from surface, extending the footprint of the deposit and again indicating that mineralization remains open to the south (see April 14, 2024 news release).

Robert Wares, Osisko Metals CEO, commented: ‘We are very pleased with these new drill results at Gaspé which continue to confirm our new geological model. New mineralization has again been added at depth, well below C Zone skarn horizon, and drill hole 30-1067 further demonstrates the potential to extend the deposit to the south. DDH 30-1067 was terminated in an undocumented stope above the C zone, at a depth of 137 metres. Further drilling will be conducted this month to test the deeper stratigraphy in this area for extended mineralization (to the base of the E zone, about 316 metres below hole 30-1067.’

Table 1: Drill hole mineralized intervals, see attached map for drill hole locations.

DDH No.

From To Width Cu Ag Mo
(m) (m) (m) % g/t %
30-1061 12.0 184.5 172.5 0.18 1.52
And 228.0 274.5 46.5 0.35 2.05
And 327.0 358.5 31.5 0.25 1.93
And 497.0 712.5 215.5 0.31 2.67
30-1062 19.0 72.0 53.0 0.19 2.18
And 96.0 128.5 32.5 0.15 1.62
And 282.0 307.0 25.0 0.19 1.62
30-1064 36.0 200.7 164.7 0.26 1.94
And 235.5 376.5 141.0 0.26 2.20
And 497.7 505.3 7.6 1.04 9.29 0.133
And 546.9 618.0 71.1 0.37 2.58
30-1065* 12.0 335.0 323.0 0.43 3.18
(Including) 205.8 216.9 11.1 1.54 12.5
(Including) 260.0 273.3 13.3 2.50 17.8
And 520.5 555.0 34.5 0.35 2.61
30-1066 573.0 604.5 31.5 0.41 4.37
30-1067* 15.0 151.8 136.8 0.32 3.18

*Holes marked by an asterisk intersected stopes and did not reach targeted depths.

The deposit remains open to the south and southwest. Drill holes 30-1062 and 30-1066 are located at the southeast margin and to the east of the 2024 MRE limit (respectively), and these two holes did not intersect significant mineralization, indicating that the deposit may not extend towards the east.

All holes were drilled sub-vertically into the altered calcareous stratigraphy which dips 20 to 25 degrees to the north; true widths are estimated at 90-92% of reported widths. The L1 (C Zone) the L2 (E Zone) skarn/marble horizons were intersected in most holes, as well as intervening porcellanites (pale green to white potassic-altered hornfels) that host the bulk of the disseminated copper mineralization.

The November 2024 MRE was limited at depth to the base of the L1 skarn horizon (C Zone), and all mineralized intersections below this horizon represent potential depth extensions to the deposit, to be included in the next scheduled MRE update in H1 2026.

Mineralization occurs as disseminations and veinlets of chalcopyrite and is mostly stratigraphically controlled in the area of Needle Mountain, Needle East and Copper Brook. As expected, no significant molybdenum mineralization was encountered in porcellanites in the latter areas, but high grades (up to 0.4% Mo) were locally obtained in both the C Zone and E Zone skarns. The bulk of the molybdenum mineralization occurs in veinlet stockworks further north at Copper Mountain, where true porphyry copper-style mineralization occurs, forming a distinct secondary mineralized zone that is characterized by widespread, continuous copper-molybdenum stockwork mineralization radiating from the central source of hydrothermal fluids, i.e. the Copper Mountain porphyry intrusion. At least five vein/stockwork mineralizing events have been recognized at Copper Mountain, which overprint earlier skarn/porcellanite-hosted mineralization throughout the Gaspé Copper system.

The 2022 to 2024 Osisko Metals drill programs were focused on defining open-pit resources within the Copper Mountain stockwork mineralization, leading to the May 2024 MRE (see May 6, 2024 press release). Extending the resource model south of Copper Mountain into the poorly-drilled primary skarn/porcellanite portion of the system subsequently led to a significantly increased resource, mostly in the Inferred category (see November 14, 2024 press release).

The current drill program is designed to convert of the November 2024 MRE to Measured and Indicated categories, as well as test the expansion of the system deeper into the stratigraphy and laterally to the south and southwest towards Needle East and Needle Mountain respectively.

Qualified Person

Mr. Bernard-Olivier Martel, P. Geo. is the Independent Qualified Person responsible for the technical data reported in this news release and he is a Professional Geologist registered in the Province of Quebec.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Mineralized intervals reported herein are calculated using an average 0.12% copper lower cut-off over contiguous 20-metre intersections (shorter intervals as the case may be at the upper and lower limits of reported intervals). Intervals of 20 metres or less are reported unless indicating significantly higher grades.

Osisko Metals adheres to a strict QA/QC program for core handling, sampling, sample transportation and analyses, including insertion of blanks and standards in the sample stream. Drill core is drilled in HQ or NQ diameter and securely transported to its core processing facility on site, where it is logged, cut and sampled. Samples selected for assay are sealed and shipped to ALS Canada Ltd.’s preparation facility in Sudbury. Sample preparation details (code PREP-31DH) are available on the ALS Canada website. Pulps are analyzed at the ALS Canada Ltd. facility in North Vancouver, BC. All samples are analyzed by four acid digestion followed by both ICP-AES and ICP-MS for copper, molybdenum and silver.

About Osisko Metals

Osisko Metals Incorporated is a Canadian exploration and development company creating value in the critical metals sector, with a focus on copper and zinc. The Company acquired a 100% interest in the past-producing Gaspé Copper mine from Glencore Canada Corporation in July 2023. The Gaspé Copper mine is located near Murdochville in Québec s Gaspé Peninsula. The Company is currently focused on resource expansion of the Gaspé Copper system, with current Indicated Mineral Resources of   824 Mt averaging 0.34% CuEq and Inferred Mineral Resources of 670 Mt averaging 0.38% CuEq (in compliance with NI 43-101). For more information, see Osisko Metals’ November 14, 2024 news release entitled ‘ Osisko Metals Announces Significant Increase in Mineral Resource at Gaspé Copper ‘. Gaspé Copper hosts the largest undeveloped copper resource in eastern North America, strategically located near existing infrastructure in the mining-friendly province of Québec.

In addition to the Gaspé Copper project, the Company is working with Appian Capital Advisory LLP through the Pine Point Mining Limited joint venture to advance one of Canada s largest past-producing zinc mining camps, the Pine Point project, located in the Northwest Territories. The current mineral resource estimate for the Pine Point project consists of Indicated Mineral Resources of 49.5 Mt averaging 5.52% ZnEq and Inferred Mineral Resources of 8.3 Mt averaging 5.64% ZnEq (in compliance with NI 43-101). For more information, see Osisko Metals June 25, 2024 news release entitled ‘Osisko Metals releases Pine Point mineral resource estimate: 49.5 million tonnes of indicated resources at 5.52% ZnEq’ . The Pine Point project is located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories, close to infrastructure, with paved road access, an electrical substation and 100 kilometers of viable haul roads.

For further information on this news release, visit www.osiskometals.com or contact:

Don Njegovan, President, Email: info@osiskometals.com

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always, using phrases such as ‘expects’, or ‘does not expect’, ‘is expected’, ‘interpreted’, ‘management’s view’, ‘anticipates’ or ‘does not anticipate’, ‘plans’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘forecasts’, ‘estimates’, ‘potential’, ‘feasibility’, ‘believes’ or ‘intends’ or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results ‘may’ or ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to, among other things: the tax treatment of the FT Units; the timing of incurring the Qualifying Expenditures and the renunciation of the Qualifying Expenditures; the ability to advance Gaspé Copper to a construction decision (if at all); the ability to increase the Company’s trading liquidity and enhance its capital markets presence; the potential re-rating of the Company; the ability for the Company to unlock the full potential of its assets and achieve success; the ability for the Company to create value for its shareholders; the advancement of the Pine Point project; the anticipated resource expansion of the Gaspé Copper system and Gaspé Copper hosting the largest undeveloped copper resource in eastern North America.

Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management, in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, including, without limitation, assumptions about: the ability of exploration results, including drilling, to accurately predict mineralization; errors in geological modelling; insufficient data; equity and debt capital markets; future spot prices of copper and zinc; the timing and results of exploration and drilling programs; the accuracy of mineral resource estimates; production costs; political and regulatory stability; the receipt of governmental and third party approvals; licenses and permits being received on favourable terms; sustained labour stability; stability in financial and capital markets; availability of mining equipment and positive relations with local communities and groups. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information are set out in the Company’s public disclosure record on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under Osisko Metals’ issuer profile. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

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Apollo Silver Corp. (‘ Apollo ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) (TSX.V:APGO, OTCQB:APGOF, Frankfurt:6ZF0) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ross McElroy as President and CEO, effective immediately, succeeding Mr. Andrew Bowering, who will remain as Chair of the Board.

Mr. McElroy joins Apollo following the successful acquisition of Fission Uranium, a company he co-founded and eventually led as CEO, by Paladin Energy in a $1.14 billion transaction.

Mr. McElroy is a professional geologist with over 38 years of mining industry experience, both in operational and corporate roles, having worked with major, mid-tier, and junior mining and exploration companies. His extensive international background spans from grassroots exploration to development to mining operations. He has played a key role in the discoveries of numerous world-class uranium and gold orebodies, several of which have been advanced to development and mining operations. His accomplishments have earned widespread recognition, including being named The Northern Miner’s ‘Mining Person of the Year’ (2013), and receiving PDAC’s prestigious ‘Bill Dennis Award’ (2014).

Mr. McElroy holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Geology from the University of Alberta, and is a registered professional geologist in Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories.

‘I am excited to be joining Apollo as its new President and CEO at such a pivotal time in the Company’s growth and development ,’ said Mr. McElroy. ‘ Apollo is backed by a strong portfolio of silver assets and a highly capable team with a proven track record. I’m eager to build on that foundation and drive the Company toward its next phase of growth. I see a major opportunity to unlock significant value for shareholders as the Company advances towards becoming a leading silver developer in the Americas .’

Mr. Bowering added, ‘ I am looking forward to working closely with Ross. Our ability to attract someone with Ross’ expertise, energy and track record of value creation speaks volumes about the opportunity at Apollo. I believe he will have a transformative impact on the Company’s future and all stakeholders will benefit greatly .’

Grant of Options
In connection with his appointment, Mr. McElroy has been granted an aggregate of 2,500,000 incentive stock options (the ‘ Options ‘) pursuant to the Company’s Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Options are exercisable at a price of $0.315 per common share, have a term of five years, and will vest over a 24-month period: one-third on the grant date, one-third after 12 months, and the balance after 24 months.

About Apollo Silver Corp.
Apollo has assembled an experienced and technically strong leadership team who have joined to advance quality precious metals projects in sought after jurisdictions. The Company is focused on advancing its portfolio of two prospective silver exploration and resource development projects, the Calico Project, in San Bernardino County, California and the Cinco de Mayo Project, in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Please visit www.apollosilver.com for further information.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andrew Bowering
Chairman

For further information, please contact:
Andrew Bowering
Chairman
Telephone: +1 (604) 428-6128

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding ‘Forward-Looking’ Information
This news release includes ‘forward-looking statements’ and ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements including, without limitation the statements regarding the Company’s future growth, development plans, potential to unlock shareholder value, and expectations regarding Mr. McElroy’s impact on the Company and its stakeholders. Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not   always,   identified   by   the   use   of   words   such   as   ‘anticipate’,   ‘believe’,   ‘plan’,   ‘estimate’,   ‘expect’,   ‘potential’,   ‘target’, ‘budget’ and ‘intend’ and statements that an event or result ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘could’ or ‘might’ occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof.

Forward-looking statements are based on   the reasonable assumptions,   estimates, analysis, and opinions of the management of the Company made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management of the Company believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made.   Forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions that have been made by the Company as at the date of such information and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may have caused actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including   but   not limited to: risks associated with mineral exploration and development; metal and mineral prices; availability of capital; accuracy of the Company’s projections and estimates; realization of mineral resource estimates, interest and exchange rates; competition; stock price fluctuations; availability of drilling equipment and access; actual results of current exploration activities; government regulation; political or economic developments; environmental risks; insurance risks; capital expenditures; operating or technical difficulties in connection with development activities; personnel relations; and changes in Project parameters   as   plans   continue   to   be   refined. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including   but   not   limited   to   the   price   of   silver,   gold   and   Ba;   the   demand   for   silver,   gold   and   Ba;   the   ability to   carry on exploration and development activities; the timely receipt of any required approvals; the ability to obtain qualified personnel, equipment and services in a timely and cost-efficient manner; the ability to operate in a safe, efficient and effective matter; and the regulatory framework regarding environmental matters, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results   not   to   be   as   anticipated,   estimated   or   intended.   There   can   be   no   assurance   that   forward-looking   statements   will prove to be accurate and actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking information contained herein, except   in   accordance   with   applicable   securities   laws.   The   forward-looking   information   contained   herein   is   presented   for the   purpose   of   assisting   investors   in   understanding   the   Company’s   expected   financial   and   operational   performance   and the   Company’s   plans   and   objectives   and   may   not   be   appropriate   for   other   purposes.   The   Company   does   not   undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws .

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western copper and gold corporation (‘Western’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX: WRN) (NYSE American: WRN) is pleased to announce further progress on its board renewal process.

In connection with the upcoming Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’), Dr. Bill Williams will retire from his last remaining board position, and Tara Christie will not stand for re-election in order to focus on her existing executive priorities. Western is pleased to announce the nomination of Pamela O’Hara for election to the board of directors at the Company’s AGM on June 12, 2025 .

Ms. O’Hara brings over 30 years of experience advancing mining and transportation infrastructure projects, as well as a deep level of expertise in the Yukon . She has been heavily involved in permitting large projects including Ekati, Voisey’s Bay, Wolverine, Hope Bay , Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Port of Vancouver . A Registered Professional Biologist and Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner, Ms. O’Hara is known for delivering innovative, community-focused projects and successfully navigating regulatory environments. Ms. O’Hara holds a B.Sc. in Biology and Oceanography from the University of British Columbia and an M.Sc. in Environment and Management from Royal Roads University.

‘On behalf of the Board, I would like to sincerely thank Bill for his many contributions to Western over the years and wish him all the best in his retirement,’ said Sandeep Singh , President and CEO. ‘We also thank Tara for her years of dedicated service and support to Western. Looking ahead, as we advance the Casino Project through environmental assessment and permitting, Pamela’s proven ability to navigate regulatory processes and deliver major projects will be a significant asset to the board of directors and the broader team.’

ABOUT western copper and gold corporation

western copper and gold corporation is developing the Casino Project, Canada’s premier copper-gold mine in the Yukon Territory and one of the most economic greenfield copper-gold mining projects in the world.

The Company is committed to working collaboratively with our First Nations and local communities to progress the Casino Project, using internationally recognized responsible mining technologies and practices.

For more information, visit www.westerncopperandgold.com .

On behalf of the board,

‘Sandeep Singh’

Sandeep Singh
President and CEO
western copper and gold corporation

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ (collectively ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as ‘expects’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘plans’, ‘projects’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘envisages’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘strategy’, ‘goals’, ‘opportunities’, ‘objectives’, or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include but are not limited to the risk of unforeseen challenges in advancing the Casino project, potential impacts on operational continuity, changes in general market conditions that could affect the Company’s performance; and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company’s annual information form and Form 40-F for the most recently completed financial year and its other publicly filed disclosure documents.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, such assumptions and factors as set out herein, and in the Company’s annual information form and Form 40-F for the most recently completed financial year and its other publicly filed disclosure document.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, other factors may cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or intended. These forward-looking statements represent the Company’s views as of the date of this news release. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements will be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend to and does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements other than as required by applicable law.

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The seventh-seeded Golden State Warriors overcame a poor first half offensively from Steph Curry, received a great and necessary offensive performance from Buddy Hield and took Game 7 on the road against the second-seeded Houston Rockets with a 103-89 victory Sunday.

The Warriors will play Minnesota in a Western Conference semifinal series. Game 1 is Tuesday (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT).

Hield scored 22 of his playoff career-high 33 points in the first half and was 12-for-15 from the field and 9-for-11 on 3s. Curry finished with 22 points after scoring just three in the first half.

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In the first half, Hield was 8-for-9 shooting from the field, including 6-for-7 on 3s. That made up for Curry who missed his first five shots and didn’t score until he made a 3-pointer with 33.3 seconds left in the second quarter.

Golden State’s collective experience with Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and coach Steve Kerr outmaneuvered the Rockets. The heart of a champion continues to beat in the 2025 NBA playoffs.

A 12-0 Warriors run late in the fourth quarter extended their lead to 94-74, and Curry found enough offense in the final two quarters, including 14 in the fourth. He also added 10 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals.

Green had 16 points, six rebounds and five assists, and Butler finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

Golden State outscored Houston 54-18 on 3-pointers and shot 41.9% from that range.

Rockets forward Amen Thompson scored a team-high 24 points, and center Alperen Sengun had 21 points and 14 rebounds. But Jalen Green’s offensive issues continued with just eight points, and Dillon Brooks had eight points as the Rockets shot 40.5% from the field and 33.3% on 3s.

Both teams were up against Game 7 history.

The home team had won 113 of 152 Game 7s headed into Sunday’s Warriors-Rockets series finale. However, there has been a Game 7 road winner in the past eight NBA playoffs, including two Game 7 road winners in 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

Teams that led a best-of-seven series 3-1 won the series 279 of 292 times before Sunday’s game, and the Warriors avoided becoming the 14th team to lose a series after leading 3-1.

The Warriors became another road team to win Game 7, and it is also just the third time in the past 16 seasons that a seven seed has knocked off a two seed (San Antonio over Dallas in 2010 and the Los Angeles Lakers over Memphis in 2023).

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