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Oklahoma City Thunder fans have maintained a strong tradition: they stand in unison until the team scores its first basket.
Amid criticism for the look and feel of the NBA Finals, commissioner Adam Silver has simply said "we'll look at it."
Following the Oklahoma City Thunder's 111-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, the 2025 NBA Finals are tied at two games apiece.
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Unlike the in-season NBA Cup, which got 30 all-new, fully painted courts designed by artist Victor Solomon last fall, the Pacers and Thunder are playing the NBA Finals on their regular courts. It’s a matter of logistics and the quick turnaround of the games, but fans say it robs the games of a special design detail.
And with 14.1 boards per-40 pace adjusted, Broome was the top NCAA-based rebounder among prospects in ESPN's Top 100 rankings. While Broome's age (he turns 23 on July 19) and athletic profile raise fair questions about to what extent it will translate to the NBA, it's hard to knock his consistent work on the glass and its overall impact on winning.