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Back to Episodes38.4 miles per game: why the 2025 NBA Finals are truly next-level
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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the electric 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers by spotlighting the record-setting intensity measured by 38.4 miles run in each game this series. They dive into why this series marks a HUGE shift in playing styles, Pascal Siakam’s transformative two-way play for Indiana and Jalen Williams’ historic 40-point game at just 24 years old. Plus, the pair debates whether Desmond Bane is the missing piece Orlando needs to become true contenders in the Eastern Conference.
(1:27) The Big Number: 38.4 miles per game
(21:07) Little Numbers: Thunder open shots in NBA Finals
(24:36) Little Numbers: OKC & IND 3-point shooting
(29:29) Little Numbers: Siakam’s impressive averages
(33:25) Little Numbers: points scored in transition
(39:02) Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to the Magic
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