The Minnesota Timberwolves deserve some credit for making the NBA Western Conference Finals (the better conference) in back-to-back years, but they were quickly disposed of by the Oklahoma City Thunder this season.

NBA Finals matchup is set, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers facing off against each other with the opportunity to secure its first NBA championship for their respected franchises.

With Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers scheduled to tip off Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET., we've gathered Kurt Helin, Raphielle Johnson, and Noah Rubin to break down the important questions and the matchups to watch during the series,