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As the young but extremely talented Thunder returns to the NBA Finals — Game 1 against the Pacers is 7:30 p.m. Thursday — time is of the essence.

Ibaka wound up being a solid player for the Thunder. He was the runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 after leading the NBA in blocks and helped propel the Thunder to the NBA Finals that season. Ibaka was eventually traded in 2016 to the Orlando Magic.

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defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games to reach the Finals for the first time since 2012. Adding to the drama, neither franchise has won an NBA title in its current location.

Adding to the death lineup is a deep bench with players like Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein and Aaron Wiggins. Unlike the case in 2012, where the Thunder was outmatched by the Heatles, this time around, they are considered favorites against the Pacers. Given the age and talent on the OKC team, many feel the potential of a dynasty is in the making.

The Oklahoma City Thunder tied up the 2025 NBA Finals with a dominant 123-107 Game 2 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. OKC bounced back from a stunning Game 1 loss, in which the Pacers erased a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit.