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What to Know About Indiana Pacers' Ben Sheppard, Former Belmont Star in 2025 NBA Finals
- The 2025 NBA Finals start Thursday night in Oklahoma City, featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Indiana Pacers.
- The Thunder relocated from Seattle in 2008 after Clay Bennett acquired the SuperSonics in 2006 amid arena and financial disputes.
- Oklahoma City boasts a historic 68-14 regular season, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as MVP, while the Pacers earned the Finals after beating the Knicks.
- The Thunder franchise has not won an NBA title since relocating, coming close in 2012, and its 2023 valuation sits at $1.88 billion after a 15% rise.
- Experts largely favor the Thunder to win their first Oklahoma City championship, but the Pacers’ pace and shooting may challenge the deep Thunder roster.
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