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2025 NBA Finals Preview: Underdog Pacers Face Off Against Dominant Thunder

NBA Finals present a compelling narrative: the underdog Indiana Pacers, who have defied expectations throughout the playoffs, versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team that has lived up to its preseason hype.

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Pacers vs. Thunder: The 3 biggest matchups that will decide the NBA Finals

The NBA Finals are on the docket. The No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers will visit the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder in what is a positively thrilling matchup. India

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Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers troll Knicks after NBA Finals berth

The Indiana Pacers are embracing everything about advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. Indiana defeated the New York Knicks in six games in the Eastern Conference finals, capping it off with a 125-108 win in Game 6 on Saturday night.

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Warriors' Draymond Green Makes Controversial Statement Regarding NBA Finals, Playoffs

Svyato is an NBA writer at Athlon Sports, covering the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings, Denver ...

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“You Touch A Guy, It’s A Foul!”: Tiago Splitter Sparks Debate With Brutally Honest Take On EuroLeague vs. NBA Toughness

Fans experienced several intense games during the 2024-25 NBA playoffs. As the postseason rapidly approaches its conclusion, ...

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"If this NFL, that would still be a penalty": LeBron James addresses Anthony Edwards’ physicality amid playoff intensity debate

He might be 40, but James continues to embrace the physicality of the NBA, both in the regular season and playoffs. His numbers are proof that he isn't slowing down despite his old age ...

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'It bothers me': Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson doesn't hold back about NBA playoff physicality

And so before Game 2, Atkinson held court with local and national reporters to call for a league-wide discussion on what should be considered excessive physicality in the playoffs. All-Star ...

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NBA Playoffs bracket 2025: Updated schedule, TV channels, scores for every round of postseason games

The first three rounds of the NBA Playoffs were filled with exciting matchups, superstar performances and thrilling finishes. Now, only two teams remain in the chase for the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

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