The 2025 NBA Finals are underway ... Russell Westbrook and James Harden led the franchise there in 2012. In the East, the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks reignited their rivalry, with the ...

As the young but extremely talented Thunder returns to the NBA Finals — Game 1 against the Pacers is 7:30 p.m. Thursday — time is of the essence.

Either the Pacers or the Thunder are set to join the list of NBA champions this year. Here is each NBA Finals winner since 2000.

While that may well be the cause, it doesn't mean the product hasn't been solid, a sentiment Robert Griffin III took on X, formerly Twitter. "The ratings for this NBA Finals may b

defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games to reach the Finals for the first time since 2012. Adding to the drama, neither franchise has won an NBA title in its current location.

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Adding to the death lineup is a deep bench with players like Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein and Aaron Wiggins. Unlike the case in 2012, where the Thunder was outmatched by the Heatles, this time around, they are considered favorites against the Pacers. Given the age and talent on the OKC team, many feel the potential of a dynasty is in the making.

A general manager's job is to win now and plan for the future. Since 2007, Sam Presti has turned the Thunder into one of the NBA's best teams.