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NBA FINAL: OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS INDIANA PACERS

UPDATED: 6/5, 07:01 AMPUBLISHED: 6/5, 07:01 AM
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OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS INDIANA PACERS

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2.00

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SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER OVER 32.5 POINTS

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Get ready, basketball fans! The 2025 NBA Finals tip off tonight at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, featuring a high-stakes clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. With both teams chasing their first-ever championship, this matchup promises drama, intensity, and plenty of highlights.

THUNDER'S DOMINANCE

The Thunder have been nothing short of dominant all season, finishing with a stellar 68-14 record. MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been unstoppable, averaging over 32 points per game, while rookie sensation Chet Holmgren and the ever-reliable Jalen Williams round out a dangerous core. Oklahoma's suffocating defense, bolstered by the gritty Alex Caruso, has been a defining factor in their playoff march.

PACERS' RESILIENCE

Indiana has been the underdog story of the postseason. After a shaky start to the year, the Pacers turned things around behind the brilliance of Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. Haliburton’s court vision and playmaking, combined with Siakam’s scoring versatility, have powered Indiana to the Finals against the odds. Their fast-paced, free-flowing offense will test even the Thunder’s elite defense.

ANALYSIS

While Oklahoma City has won their last matchup against Indiana and holds the edge on paper, the Pacers are no strangers to overcoming the odds. The Thunder’s home-court advantage and defensive organization make them slight favorites, but Indiana’s momentum and fearless style of play mean they can’t be counted out. Expect a competitive game that could go down to the wire.

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