The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers will clash in the 2025 NBA Finals, a best-of-seven series starting Thursday in Oklahoma City. The Thunder, regular season Western Conference leaders, boast MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a strong defense. The Pacers, who overcame a shaky regular season, feature Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam and surprised many with their playoff run. The series pits OKC's elite defense against Indiana's explosive offense, with the outcome potentially hinging on the performances of Gilgeous-Alexander and Haliburton.

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