Indiana Pacers to Face Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025 NBA Finals
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder will compete for the NBA Championship, marking the Pacers' first Finals appearance since 2000.
Overview
The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. Led by Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, the Pacers overcame a challenging playoff path, including a significant upset over the Cleveland Cavaliers. They will face the Oklahoma City Thunder, who had the best regular season record at 68-14. The Finals begin on June 5, 2025, with both teams seeking their first championship title.
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Analysis
Left
The articles celebrate the Indiana Pacers' historic victory, emphasizing their strong performance and resilience in reaching the NBA Finals.
The Knicks' season ends with mixed reactions, highlighting both progress and the need for critical evaluation of their performance.
Overall, the tone is positive for the Pacers, while the Knicks face a more complex and divided fan response.
Center
The articles celebrate the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder reaching the NBA Finals, highlighting their achievements and excitement.
Key players like Pascal Siakam are recognized for their contributions, enhancing the positive narrative around the teams.
Fans are filled with anticipation and pride, marking a significant moment for both franchises in the championship journey.
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The articles celebrate the Indiana Pacers' success in reaching the NBA Finals, highlighting Caitlin Clark's presence and excitement.
They emphasize the positive anticipation for the upcoming matchup between the Pacers and Thunder, showcasing player achievements.
The Knicks' loss is acknowledged, but the overall tone remains focused on the Pacers' triumph and the joy of their fans.
Left
The articles celebrate the Indiana Pacers' historic victory, emphasizing their strong performance and resilience in reaching the NBA Finals.
The Knicks' season ends with mixed reactions, highlighting both progress and the need for critical evaluation of their performance.
Overall, the tone is positive for the Pacers, while the Knicks face a more complex and divided fan response.
Center
The articles celebrate the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder reaching the NBA Finals, highlighting their achievements and excitement.
Key players like Pascal Siakam are recognized for their contributions, enhancing the positive narrative around the teams.
Fans are filled with anticipation and pride, marking a significant moment for both franchises in the championship journey.
Right
The articles celebrate the Indiana Pacers' success in reaching the NBA Finals, highlighting Caitlin Clark's presence and excitement.
They emphasize the positive anticipation for the upcoming matchup between the Pacers and Thunder, showcasing player achievements.
The Knicks' loss is acknowledged, but the overall tone remains focused on the Pacers' triumph and the joy of their fans.
Articles (12)
The Guardian·14d·"…The Knicks are no longer a punchline."
Al Jazeera·13d·"…The Indiana Pacers, fuelled by 31 points from Pascal Siakam and a 21-point double-double from Tyrese Haliburton, beat the New York Knicks 125-108 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000."
CNN·14d·"…The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 to win the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals in six games and advance to the franchise’s first NBA Finals since 2000."
NBC News·14d·"…The Pacers advanced to the NBA Finals on Saturday, defeating the New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 of their conference finals matchup."
NPR·14d·"…Now, for one team, that drought is about to end."
USA TODAY·14d·"…Siakam was named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP after the Pacers downed the New York Knicks, 125-108, in Indianapolis on Saturday to clinch the series 4-2 and punch their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000."
USA TODAY·14d·"…The Pacers are underdogs. But with the Knicks behind them, they’re not just relieved or overjoyed to be there."
USA TODAY·14d·"…For the first time since 2000, the Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA Finals."
Associated Press·14d·"…Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA’s MVP and Oklahoma City’s best player."
Boston Herald·14d·"…Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA’s MVP and Oklahoma City’s best player."
Boston Herald·14d·"…The loss brought an unceremonious finish to a season in which the Knicks earned the East’s No. 3 seed and advanced to the conference finals for the first time since 2000."
FOX News·14d·"…The Pacers are now a perfect 7-0 in games that Clark attends as a fan."