Pacers legend Reggie Miller seems to be expecting his former squad to close out the Knicks in Game 6 based off of this six-word message

A few days ago, it seemed a given that the Oklahoma City Thunder would face the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. And while that still might be the case, New York has certainly made things interesting.

With a chance to close out the Knicks last time out, the Pacers played their sloppiest and least efficient game of the NBA playoffs. Indiana's leading scorer in the postseason, Tyrese Haliburton, had a forgettable Game 5, scoring just eight points on seven field goal attempts. Indiana shot 40.5% from the field and committed 20 turnovers.

Thunder center Chet Holmgren spoke with the press leading up to the Thunder's first NBA Finals appearance since 2012, and opened up about his early-season struggles. Holmgren was only able to play in 32 regular season games after sustaining a right pelvic fracture on November 10 against the Warriors.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to win the 2025 NBA title even if the Indiana Pacers eliminate the New York Knicks to make it out of the East.

Both the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder found success this season thanks to trades made several years ago.

The Indiana Pacers lead the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Minnesota Timberwolves in the West.