[NBA] The 2025 Finals

[SacTownKid]

Yep. Pacers have no business, on paper, hanging with OKC. Yet, thats what #sports are played. You dont win a series on paper.

They definitely got a "team of destiny" thing going on this post season run. I think OKC still wins, but its been fun to see them have like a 2010 Giants esq run this postseason

They do if Mathurin is this dude. Jefferson had a good point, they made the ECF without Mathurin. Having a player built for the postseason like he is if he is who he looks like he is, is going to make this whole thing entirely different. This is SGA's Kobe moment. He's in a very similar situation to Kobe post Shaq. The competition might not be as stiff but those Gasol teams still had way more experience and depth talent wise. This has to be SGA's superstar moment.

 

[kingdivac]

Chet looks afraid to shoot. That could be a problem for OKC.

He looks afraid to shoot when covered. Open shots no hesitation....in the 3rd Game 1Q the Pacers let him run amok. He has a problem vs Turner in the blocks who is a very good shot blocker.

 

[ppine]

The Pacers are all business on the court. They lead the League in 3 point shooting, they run and they can play defense.
Its not how, its how many.

 

[coolhandluke]

Good adjustments from the Pacers last game. Let's see how the Thunder counters next game.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1933572977158684793

 

[kingdivac]

Nembhard with back to back turnovers - bad passes - keyed Thunder run.

 

[kingdivac]

That was an obvious reach-in on Caruso

 

[kingdivac]

Pacers are getting outrebounded

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Refs calling two different games trying to even the series

 

[kingdivac]

Give me a break Toppin, go for the block.....lazy

 

[kingdivac]

That was less of a flagrant than game 3's non-flagrant.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

That was less of a flagrant than game 3's non-flagrant.

OKC can’t go down 1-3 they weren’t even gonna look at it till IHart pushed someone

 

[kingdivac]

Refs arent calling evenly - that was a push

 

[chief bromden]

Pivotal playoff game and Scott Foster putting his imprint on the game. Iconic.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

seriously how do you call that flagrant when Caruso was throwing his body into him and Toppin hit ball and arms

 

[SacTownKid]

It's strange how the Thunder have the tools but are so against just fully committing to the switch. The Pacers are a bad matchup for them because they are the most legit 5 out team in bball right now and they can play full sized to boot. They spread that thing so far out it's borderline insane. So far when Chet has just come out and battled against the small the Pacers have been slowed down. Even Hartenstein did decent on the switch. The issue for the Thunder was PF when they went with Wiggins at PF which forced them to put Kenrich Williams in because the Pacers don't have to play small. The versatility of Siakam has really shown in these playoffs.

 

[kingdivac]

Refs are JV this game

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Pivotal playoff game and Scott Foster putting his imprint on the game. Iconic.

Legacy game for foster

 

[Joshyjosh31]

How does Dort not get a tech on that flop

 

[kingdivac]

Pacers look in the driver seat even with the refs

 

[kingdivac]

Thunder 1-10 from 3 - that's gonna handicap them greatly if it continues.

 

[SacTownKid]

The Thunder defense falls apart too often. Wide open corners. If they don't start switching and stay home they'll be soon to be staying home for good. Unless the Pacers start missing wide open looks.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1933701949892775943

https://twitter.com/x/status/1933703728516743426

 

[kingdivac]

More poor rebounding

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

It's strange how the Thunder have the tools but are so against just fully committing to the switch. The Pacers are a bad matchup for them because they are the most legit 5 out team in bball right now and they can play full sized to boot. They spread that thing so far out it's borderline insane. So far when Chet has just come out and battled against the small the Pacers have been slowed down. Even Hartenstein did decent on the switch. The issue for the Thunder was PF when they went with Wiggins at PF which forced them to put Kenrich Williams in because the Pacers don't have to play small. The versatility of Siakam has really shown in these playoffs.

They're a tough matchup for any team

 

[kingdivac]

Sit down Caruso you small fry

 

[kingdivac]

Siakim is all over the game

 

[coolhandluke]

That was beautiful basketball from Pacers. You could see the Thunder defense wilting there. Good timeout by Mark.

 

[coolhandluke]

Nembhard making impact on both sides of the floor.

 

[coolhandluke]

Thunder getting flustered by the Pacers activity