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2025 NBA Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., May 31, 2025.

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Thunder vs. Pacers

Poll closed Friday at 9:43 PM.

  1. Thunder in 4

    5 vote(s)
    8.1%

  2. Thunder in 5

    16 vote(s)
    25.8%

  3. Thunder in 6

    13 vote(s)
    21.0%

  4. Thunder in 7

    3 vote(s)
    4.8%

  5. Pacers in 7

    8 vote(s)
    12.9%

  6. Pacers in 6

    14 vote(s)
    22.6%

  7. Pacers in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Pacers in 4

    3 vote(s)
    4.8%
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  1. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    Game 1: Thursday, June 5 Pacers at Thunder 7:30pm ABC
    Game 2: Sunday, June 8 Pacers at Thunder 7:00pm ABC
    Game 3: Wednesday, June 11 Thunder at Pacers 7:30pm ABC
    Game 4: Friday, June 13 Thunder at Pacers 7:30pm ABC
    Game 5* Monday, June 16 Pacers at Thunder 7:30pm ABC
    Game 6* Thursday, June 19 Thunder at Pacers 7:30pm ABC
    Game 7* Sunday, June 22 Pacers at Thunder 7:00pm ABC
     
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  2. Dobbizzle

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    I think the Pacers get one off them if they're lucky.
     
    #2 Dobbizzle, May 31, 2025
  3. Reeko

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    having Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson calling finals games is an insult to the basketball gods…especially Doris

    I wish ESPN was the one that had lost broadcasting rights starting next season
     
    #3 Reeko, May 31, 2025
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  4. Commodore

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  5. LosPollosHermanos

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    Too many people underestimating the pacers here.

    I think they match up really well, their defense is also going to negate FT merchent
     
    #5 LosPollosHermanos, May 31, 2025
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    Thunder in 7
     
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  7. J.R.

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    Pacers pls. America is rooting for you. ;)

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    I expect the Thunder to win.
     
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    This finals matchup has me a bit hyped -- two young teams with depth that play fast, exciting ball.
     
    #8 KingCheetah, May 31, 2025
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  9. A_3PO

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    I want the Pacers to beat OKC but they won't unless something really bizarre happens. Unfortunately, this seems to be a big mismatch.

    But you have to play the games. 50 years ago was one of the biggest upsets in Finals history.
     
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    if they can maintain chaos then yes cers will win in 3. if not the other team will win.

    looking forward to watching 10-11 players play for each team.
     
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  11. Reeko

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    Thunder are massive betting favorites at -800

    only teams that were favored more since 2000 were the 01 Lakers vs the Sixers and the 2018 Warriors vs the Cavs

    I enjoyed watching the 2001 Finals, and didn’t watch 2018

    very interested in seeing how the Pacers plan on defending Shai

    Brunson averaged 31 ppg on 50% shooting against them

    Donovan Mitchell averaged 34 ppg

    they were getting into the paint at will, and Shai is several tiers above those guys

    one interesting note is that the Thunder have been playing at a faster pace than Indiana these playoffs…they can play the Pacers game
     
    #11 Reeko, Jun 1, 2025
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  13. A_3PO

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    Anything the Pacers can do, OKC can do better.
     
    #13 A_3PO, Jun 1, 2025
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  14. Asian Sensation

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    FCK OKC
     
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    One of my best friends is a lifelong Pacers fan. I'm pulling for them in support of him. Go Pacers!!
     
    #15 Rokman, Jun 1, 2025
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    I now just want the Pacers to win because everybody says they can't. It'd also be hilarious if that happened right after they voted Hali most overrated.
     
    #17 Dobbizzle, Jun 1, 2025
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    Commissioner: Is it anyway we can rig it like we did the NBA Draft?
     
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    Rootin for the Pacers, but the forecast not looking good as it has thunderstorms all week.
     
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  20. LosPollosHermanos

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    the pacers match up uniquely well with OKC. Strong cohesive defense. It will probably come down to how soft they want to call SGA. If they continue their current momentum of coming from behind no fcks given I have the pacers in 6
     
    #20 LosPollosHermanos, Jun 1, 2025
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