INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder have two of the NBA’s best offenses.

But this year’s NBA Finals championship hopes may swing on the other facet: Who has the better defense?

What You Need To Know • The 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers tips off Thursday • Both teams are trying to win the first NBA championship in their franchise's history • The Thunder had the league's highest-scoring offense in the regular season, and the Pacers were tied for sixth • In the postseason, Oklahoma City has allowed fewer than 100 points in half of its 12 postseason wins, and Indiana held its postseason opponents below their averages 11 times in 16 games

Both teams are seeking to win their first NBA championship and have made maj

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