On Saturday the Indiana Pacers booked their spot in the NBA Finals. They will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder, with both teams looking for the first championship in franchise history (OKC doesn’t claim the Seattle Sonics’ title in 1979).
Indiana has been an exciting underdog during this postseason. The relentless aggression Rick Carlisle’s team has shown has been exceptionally entertaining. The Thunder, on the other hand, have simply met expectations. Nevertheless, these two teams should produce a highly competitive series in the coming weeks.
With both rosters full of fun and skilled players, here’s how they line up with a combined “top 10” ranking.
