2025 NBA FINALS: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND leads 1-0)

[Hoop Hunter]

I should have sacrificed a live goat. Too late to find one now. Dammit.

[Hoop Hunter]

i think tonight will be close

good luck pacer bros

Back at you. Good luck.

Good games, no injuries.

[GrandTheftRondo]

I’m so excited for this series to get underway. Most NBA media is already writing the obituary for IND. I don’t think it’s going to be as lopsided as these folks think

If it isn't then the OKC coach needs to be fired ASAP. An average coach would wrap this up in 5 at worst

Fired?

Don't be ridiculous.

Also, I picked OKC in 6.

But, wouldn't be entirely shocked if Indiana pulls of the upset. They are deep like OKC, well coached (big coaching advantage), quick pace on offense, more playoff experienced than OKC (less brain farts, etc), etc.

Indy is a very good team as well
OKC is more talented.

Nonsense.

This reminds me of Boston Dallas last season when everyone tried to talk Dallas into being on Boston’s level.

[Winterfrost]

Brain says OKC is going to win but heart says I want Siakam to win a 2nd championship. Let's go pacers!

[KO7]

Fan of both teams, but go Pacers!

[doogie_hauser]

Hoping Indy can come out and pinch game 1 (for the sake of a long and competitive series)

[JustBuzzin]

This feels like the year of the SGA.

MVP/Finals MVP/Championship


Crown him!

[hauntedcomputer]

Don't really care much for this series and probably won't watch but I'm really interested to see the numbers/ratings for this game.

I don't understand why some fans care that much about the ratings

More interested in the ratings than the game. Like, why are we even here?

[JustBuzzin]

Because I have respect for Hali I will give them 2 games.


OKC in 6 my final prediction.

[GrandTheftRondo]

Don't really care much for this series and probably won't watch but I'm really interested to see the numbers/ratings for this game.

I don't understand why some fans care that much about the ratings

that's because they're worried about how much billionaires will make off this game.

the other day a "the athletic daily" came out saying it really doesn't matter the ratings. that viewership of nuggets rose 32% after 2023 finals. nba's money is already guaranteed in a 10 year contract yada yada

for those who aren't too busy counting billionaire's money, enjoy the show!

there'll happen some basketball of the future from both sides. both legit!

Well we’re being told now that fans don’t care for the classic superstar rivalries etc and would rather watch random teams like the Pacers and Thunder play each other so we’ll see just how true that is

[durden_tyler]

Pacers +10.0 near tip-off.


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[bisme37]

Don't forget to enjoy the big game you guys!

[KO7]

Does Spicy P put his team on his back for at least one win this series? Who’s got the assignment on him? Dort and Caruso? Chet?

[ArksNetsSince99]

I should have sacrificed a live goat. Too late to find one now. Dammit.

If the Pacers loose I hate to say it but it’s on you bro

[KyRo23]

Don't forget to enjoy the big game you guys!

This is important, especially for the fans of the 2 teams in it

I can say for a fact I stressed out so much watching finals over the years and wish I could experience them again while actually enjoying them. I know it's easier said than done, but ya gotta enjoy it

[ArksNetsSince99]

Someone wake up Niutius

[Stone]

The Thunder have six top 100 players
SGA , Williams, Chet, Caruso, Heartenstein and Dort

The Pacers have three
Hali, Pasquale and Miles Turner

The key for the Pacers is to take one of the first two games. I believe the Pacers have the better coach and that can have an impact on the game's.

[KO7]

Will they broadcast the anthem and player intros? Or collect that sweet, sweet commercial break money.

[RookieStar]

Im gonna watch this... I have a feeling Pacers gonna shock the world.

If i dont watch this.. OKC gonna win.

This is my mystic juju powers

[Doranku]

Man ESPN is complete trash. Least hype finals intro ever. That was just sad.