We are united: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s message to Pacers forward of NBA Finals

Jun 05, 2025 07:27 AM IST

The NBA Finals stage is all set to host a legendary match between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers

The NBA Finals stage is all set to host a legendary match between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Stakes and expectations on either side run excessive forward of the primary sport on Thursday (June 5). Ahead of the match, Thunder’s level guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expressed his emotions concerning the competitor in addition to the unity current in his crew at a press convention.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander despatched a message to the Indiana Pacers forward of the NBA Finals(AP)

Clemente Almanza, managing editor of The Thunder Wire, shared a clip on social media the place the league MVP and the Western Conference Finals MVP stated, “I don’t think they have changed much. They were already a very good team back then. At that time, they were on a winning streak. Now, they are too. Since January, both we and they have the best records in the NBA.” 

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It’s clear that SGA is in no temper to underestimate the prowess of the Pacers and expects an attention-grabbing sport to unfold at Oklahoma’s Paycom Center come Thursday. 

Talking concerning the unity with the Thunders, SGA added, “We have been as united as possible in a basketball team. The guys are very connected wherever we go… I think it’s something natural. I don’t think it was forced… It’s something you can’t take for granted. You never know how many times you can play on a team like this. Especially when basketball becomes a business and not just a kid running around.”

“To be the kind of person you want to be, I can’t behave like that or it will affect the rest of my team… I understand that I shouldn’t show it and I should use it as a weapon for myself. Showing it also gives a weapon to your opponent,” he stated.

The Thunder dominated the Pacers in each of the matchups throughout the common season. Indiana has been known as the underdogs of the collection, securing a gradual and regular climb to the highest, which marks the primary time they’ve reached the Finals since 2000 throughout Reggie Miller’s time on the roster.

The match shall be broadcast on ABC and ESPN+ at 8:30 PM ET.

By Stuti Gupta

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