The NBA finals start this Thursday, 6/5. The final two teams face off this week; the 2025 NBA Finals are a big deal for both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers.
The Thunder had the best record in the NBA this season and played really well in the playoffs. They beat the Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves to make it to the Finals. Their star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, won the MVP award and has been scoring a lot and helping his team win. Jalen Williams is also playing great and helping on both offense and defense. This is the Thunder’s first Finals since 2012, and they are trying to win their first championship since 1979, when the team was called the Seattle SuperSonics.
The Indiana Pacers also had a great playoff run. They weren’t one of the top teams in the regular season, but they played great in the playoffs. They beat the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks to reach the Finals. Tyrese Haliburton is the team’s leader and is great at passing and running the offense. Pascal Siakam has helped a lot too, and he was the best player in the last round. Myles Turner is strong on defense and protects the basket. This is the Pacers’ first time in the Finals since 2000, and they are also trying to win their first NBA championship.
Fans are excited to see which team will come out on top.
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