The Thunder's do-it-all energizer and defensive menace has been a bigger part of the offense, and his playing time has increased accordingly in the most important games of the season.

Indiana struggled with fouls against Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Brunson. The Pacers must improve against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in NBA Finals.

Charles Barkley joked about the Knicks' coaching search strategy by making a direct reference to the Pacers' head coach Rick Carlisle.

Thunder series, Oklahoma City suffered a crushing business loss to Indianapolis. OKC rebuilt itself in Indy's image.