The 2025 NBA Finals aren’t just about two teams with young cores and unexpected playoff runs. Nope — this one’s personal. This is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Tyrese Haliburton. Two floor generals who do things their own way, now leading their franchises into the biggest basketball stage on Earth. One’s smooth as silk, the other sees the game in slow motion — and for the first time ever, they’re going head-to-head with everything on the line.

But before we dive into what’s ahead, let’s rewind. Because this rivalry? It’s been quietly brewing for a while.

Head-to-Head Record: Wins, Losses & Matchup History

SGA and Haliburton have crossed paths six times in the regular season. No playoff meetings (until now), no big showdowns, just two guys consistently showing out — and one of them owning t

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