He started off the finals with two 30-point performances, posting 38 to kick it all off. Though that first game ended in a heartbreaking loss to the Indiana Pacers, it was clear that Gilgeous-Alexander was still the same MVP-caliber player in high-pressure situations.

Rick Carlisle made a surprising announcement, confirming that an Indiana Pacers star will start in the 2025 NBA season.

NBA FINALS: THUNDER vs. PACERS Best moments from championship parade The Thunder traversed downtown OKC to celebrate their 2025 NBA championship with their fans.

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As for the Thunder, who won 68 games against just 14 losses last season, their core remains intact, with Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player, leading the charge. Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort and Alex Caruso are all still in the Thunder's fold.

The Pacers don't take the Heat to seven games in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2012-13 without a monster performance by Hibbert (22.1 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 1.0 bpg, 55.7%).