Indiana’s Thomas Bryant got in one game of Denver’s 2023 finals win over Miami, and the Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith played for Boston in the Celtics’ loss to Golden State in the 2022 finals.

Chet Holmgren Sends Clear Message About Thunder Teammate Before NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder will meet the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, with Game 1 tipping off on Thursday. Both teams are, for the most part, inexperienced, although they each have a player who has taken on a veteran role.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers held their 2025 NBA Finals Media Day on Wednesday. On the eve before Game 1 of the championship series, media from all over the globe gathered at Paycom Center to ask both rosters about their thoughts on being at this stage.