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

[azcatz11]

I wonder how raps fans are feeling watching this POs and all their old guys absolutely going off. Siakam for BI seems like a downgrade of epic proportions. Just a rough, rough situation

[10DayContract]

Pacers honestly might feel like they let a title slip away last year. If this poised version showed up in the ECF last year, they probably go on to win the title.

That said, OKC in 6.

[TroubleS0me]

no storyline/star matchups in this one..hmm
OKC in 4-5 games

[Longranger]

Ty vs Shai is an exciting match up, In some many aspects. Can’t forget about the coaches too, Carlslile is an expert in getting the most out of his players. Siakam is a dark house. If he plays like in his Raptor days, pacers have a chance.

[cjx]

Doc Siakam is goin' to operate in the Finals, Fam

You know what time it is, yes, you do

[Warriorguy]

I say hard fought closer than expected series as a potential dynasty starts it's run

If Pacers pull off an upset OKC can bring in KD to come full circle

[SerialChiller]

OKC in 6

[ForeverTFC]

I wonder how raps fans are feeling watching this POs and all their old guys absolutely going off. Siakam for BI seems like a downgrade of epic proportions. Just a rough, rough situation

Civil war may break out on our forums yet again.

With that said, it wasn’t just Siakam for Ingram. It was Siakam for Ingram at ~80% of the salary on less years + Walter + Agbaji + Jamal Shead + whatever we do with Portland’s 2nd this year.

[Repeat 3-peat]

OKC wins. Hopefully it goes 6 games because I like watching basketball, but I won't be shocked if....

Spoiler:

It's a sweep.

How Halliburton handles OKC's defense will be interesting to watch.

[RaptorPride]

OKC wins. Hopefully it goes 6 games because I like watching basketball, but I won't be shocked if....

Spoiler:

It's a sweep.

How Halliburton handles OKC's defense will be interesting to watch.

[DusterBuster]

I probably won’t watch a second of these finals.

I understand tens of thousands of nba fans would say the same if the Blazers got to the finals these days, but still…. Had the Knicks got in, I would be glued. Indy and OKC… meh.

Think OKC wins, but hope Indy wins, I’ll check the box, but I’m checked out. It should be good basketball tho. I think Indy will give OKC a good push… maybe? Indy is **** unpredictable, which gives them a real edge. Might put some money on them since OKC should be heavy favorites.

[ReddoverKobe]

Thunder in 5.

OKC is 80 and 18 this year. People really sleeping on how good this team is.

[mg]

Indy has had a great run to the Finals but they haven't faced any team that will push back defensively on Haliburton the way OKC will do. Siakam should present some issues for the Thunder but I don't expect the head of the snake, Haliburton, to have nearly the same success he did against Brunson or the Cavs small backcourt.

Thunder in 6.

[ChuckChilly]

I'll be shocked if Hali averages more than 14 points this series. OKC in 5.

[Los_29]

Both teams are quite easy to cheer for. Haven’t had a finals like this in awhile. lol.

[KyRo23]

:P I probably won’t watch a second of these finals.

I understand tens of thousands of nba fans would say the same if the Blazers got to the finals these days, but still…. Had the Knicks got in, I would be glued. Indy and OKC… meh.

Think OKC wins, but hope Indy wins, I’ll check the box, but I’m checked out. It should be good basketball tho. I think Indy will give OKC a good push… maybe? Indy is **** unpredictable, which gives them a real edge. Might put some money on them since OKC should be heavy favorites.

As a Blazers fan, what about NY would have kept you glued to the screen over Indy? Indy plays a much more fun brand of basketball in my opinion

[tamaraw08]

Rooting for the underdog Pacers but I can’t see them beating this heavily stacked team 4x.
Nembhard is due for a good shooting game.
Nesmith needs to heal fast and bother SGA’s 16 footers.
That full court man to man can disrupt the Thunder sets.
Chet would be a handful and probably the difference.
Pacers need to shoot out of their minds to steal 2 games.

[rickxdel]

I say hard fought closer than expected series as a potential dynasty starts it's run

If Pacers pull off an upset OKC can bring in KD to come full circle

LMAO can you imagine if KD pulls anoher epic KD move and joins this all-time talented OKC squad

[California Gold]

Pacers honestly might feel like they let a title slip away last year. If this poised version showed up in the ECF last year, they probably go on to win the title.

That said, OKC in 6.

Nah Celtics were just better last year. The best team in the league won last season.

Very much seems like the same is about to happen this season.

[DusterBuster]

:P I probably won’t watch a second of these finals.

I understand tens of thousands of nba fans would say the same if the Blazers got to the finals these days, but still…. Had the Knicks got in, I would be glued. Indy and OKC… meh.

Think OKC wins, but hope Indy wins, I’ll check the box, but I’m checked out. It should be good basketball tho. I think Indy will give OKC a good push… maybe? Indy is **** unpredictable, which gives them a real edge. Might put some money on them since OKC should be heavy favorites.

As a Blazers fan, what about NY would have kept you glued to the screen over Indy? Indy plays a much more fun brand of basketball in my opinion

I like how they built their team better, and I’m just a big Brunson fan. Reminds me of Lillard.