This Boston Celtics legend delivered a clear statement regarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander before the NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals matchup, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised these teams are playing for the first NBA title for their respective cities. The Pacers and Thunder have the league's two best records overall since the calendar flipped to 2025.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare for the Indiana Pacers, the circus that typically surrounds the NBA Finals is brand new for most of the roster. Even Alex Caruso — the lone champion on their roster — had a unique experience in The Bubble.

Here is a look at every player that is making their NBA Finals debut this year. Every Thunder Player Making Their NBA Finals Debut. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes his first trip to

We haven't even tipped off the 2025 NBA Finals, and the playoffs have already given us several weeks of eye-popping highlights, hard-fought series and team and individual performances that have defined the era and its narratives.

Unsurprisingly, he will be out for at least the first two games of the NBA Finals, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said on 107.5 The Fan on Monday. Rick Carlisle on @MorningShow1075: Jarace Walker (ankle) will miss at least the first two games of the NBA Finals.

Oddsmakers expect a one-sided NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers, as the former are -700 or shorter across the board to raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy.