US EditionDifferent Paths, Same Destination for the Thunder and Pacers, Who Will Face Off in the NBA Finals
- The NBA Finals will begin on June 5 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, featuring a matchup between Oklahoma City and Indiana.
- The Thunder dominated the Western Conference with a 61-13 record since December 13, while the Pacers struggled early and were middle-of-the-pack preseason picks.
- Indiana secured a 125-108 victory over the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, defying expectations, while Oklahoma City advanced past Denver and Minnesota in the Western playoffs.
- Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said, "this isn't a surprise to any of them because of what they wanted to do," and Indiana coach Rick Carlisle called it "an all or nothing thing."
- This Finals marks the first all-small-market NBA Finals in 25 years, highlighting the league's increasing parity and potential impact on future championships.
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Thunder have 5 players on the court. The way they see it, 18,000 helpers are in the stands
There is something different about Oklahoma City Thunder fans and players aren’t afraid to say that. The crowd of 18,000 or so always arrives early. It stays late. It shows up in the middle of the night at the airport…
OKC Legend Issues Stern Warning to Tyrese Haliburton & Co as Serious Concerns Raised on Pacers Star
The NBA Finals are here! And by the end of this best-of-seven series, we’ll have a first-time winner. The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night as both teams hope to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Both have taken quite different roads to the finals, with OKC dominating their way through the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Pacers have defied all odds to make their first NBA Finals appearance in over two and a …
5 Things Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals Could Reveal About the Future of the League
The NBA is a copycat league, so plenty of teams are likely looking at the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers for ideas of how to reshape their own rosters.
Two Days from NBA Finals Tipoff – WRBI Radio
(Photo: Indiana Pacers) We’re just two days away from the beginning of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC and Indiana have not played each other in over two months. In fact, the two only met each other twice during the regular season, with OKC winning both times. Thunder star Shea Gilgeous-Alexander says Indiana will be a “tough opponent” to face for the championship. Game One is Thursday at 8:30-eastern…
Why the Pacers face an all-time NBA Finals challenge after breaking Knicks hearts
It is understandable if it is difficult to get up for the NBA Finals after watching the New York Knicks lose to an old rival with a new villain (Tyrese Haliburton) in a series they entered as the favorites. It will be a challenge for many casual fans, who see the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers — and reach for the remote.
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