The Pacers have an opportunity at something very rare: going up 2-0 in the finals by taking the first two games on the road. It's happened only twice in finals history: Chicago did it in 1993 against Phoenix and Houston did it in 1995 against Seattle. Both the Bulls and the Rockets went on to win the NBA title in those seasons.

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.

Oklahoma City are the heavy favorites—and for good reason. But the offense-vs.-defense stylistic clash, persistent pests on both sides, and a crop of potential first-time champions ensures the Finals will be far from boring.