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Thunder vs. Pacers is the Perfect NBA Finals | LeBron James & Steve Nash | MIND THE GAME
- Published_at:2025-06-04
- Category:People & Blogs
- Channel:Mind the Game
- tags: lebron james mind the game nba basketball lebron highlights lebron james podcast lebron youtube lebron james youtube lebron james youtube channel mind the game podcast mind the game youtube steve nash pacers vs thunder pacers highlights thunder highlights okc highlights tyrese haliburton highlights tj mcconnell highlights myles turner highlights alex caruso highlights indiana pacers highlights okc thunder highlights 2025 nba finals Rick Carlisle
- description: The 2025 NBA Finals are here—and it’s a basketball purist’s dream. On this NBA Finals Preview Episode, LeBron James and Steve Nash break down why this Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers series might be the most compelling Finals matchup in years. LeBron gives insight to Tyrese Haliburton's mindset from their time together on Team USA at the Paris Olympics, and Steve praises his offensive initiation and passing. The conversation dives into how Hali’s pace, vision, and unpredictability fuel Indiana’s offense—and how T.J. McConnell and Myles Turner complement Rick Carlisle's organized chaos. The duo also dissect the Thunder's "swarm" mindset on defense, what sets their personnel apart from other teams, and how Alex Caruso is the perfect example of how they operate. From the Pacers’ randomness to OKC’s defensive identity, LeBron and Nash explore every angle of this stylistic clash. Does good offense beat good defense? Who will win the possession game? And what makes this Finals not just exciting—but evolutionary? Presented by UNINTERRUPTED and Wondery. (0:00) - Intro (1:17) - LeBron's experience with Haliburton on Team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics (4:01) - Haliburton's confidence and trash talking (5:15) - How the Pacers are ignited by Haliburton's throw ahead passes (14:01) - T.J. McConnell's intensity fuels Indiana's second unit (17:59) - The Pacers have mastered controlled chaos (25:20) - Myles Turner's active efforts and free flowing play (26:59) - Randomness is a weapon for the Pacers (28:14) - Rick Carlisle is in sync with Tyrese Haliburton (29:21) - Playing fast makes it easier not to turn the ball over (30:40) - Knicks needed to close quarters to win (32:28) - Teams get mentally fatigued by the Pacers chaotic pace (33:55) - The Pacers have found the recipe to make comebacks (38:17) - The Pacers and Thunder are the future of NBA offense and defense (40:20) - LeBron's analysis of the Thunder vs. Pacers matchup (44:08) - Alex Caruso embodies OKC's defensive philosophy (49:49) - Who will win the possession game? New episodes drop every Tuesday. Watch Mind The Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash for NBA interviews, basketball analysis, highlights and more. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, watch on Prime Video or follow Mind The Game wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindthegamepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindthegamepod X: https://www.twitter.com/mindthegamepod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindthegamepod
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