US EditionNBA Finals: What to Know as OKC Thunder and Indiana Pacers Battle for Title | News Channel 3-12
- The NBA Finals in 2025 will begin on Thursday in Oklahoma City, featuring a matchup between the Thunder and Pacers as both teams vie for their inaugural championship title.
- Both teams reached the Finals with young, affordable rosters that emphasize depth over superstardom, signaling a shift from previous NBA trends.
- The Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, had the NBA’s best 68-14 regular season and feature a strong defensive presence, while the Pacers excel in playoff scoring efficiency.
- Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 points and 6.4 assists per game, Tyrese Haliburton averaged 18.6 points and 9.2 assists, and both teams built rosters partly through the 2017 Paul George trade.
- This Finals matchup may redefine the league’s future as these young, deep teams compete, with coach Rick Carlisle aiming to join a select group winning titles with multiple franchises.
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