EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 51 MIN
2025 NBA Finals: Indiana-OKC preview with Andrew Schlecht
from Fieldhouse Files: Scott Agness on the Indiana Pacers · host Scott Agness
On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, it’s Indiana and Oklahoma City meeting in the 2025 NBA Finals. So Andrew Schlecht in OKC joins me to preview the series — and it’s remarkable the similarities between the teams, how they operate, and what fuels them.Among the items discussed on this episode:My initial thoughts on the series06:15 Andrew Schlecht on the matchup14:00 Similar timelines, strengths, and the chip on their shoulder20:10 OKC coach Mark Daigneault — from G League coach to NBA Coach of the Year finalist24:50 OKC executive Sam Presti among the NBA’s best31:48 Donnie Strack and D.J. White33:00 Chet Holmgren’s progression and the impact he could have40:30 Best friends from Montreal — Bennedict Mathurin and Lu Dort44:55 Addition of guard Alex Caruso-----Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.
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On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files podcast, it’s Indiana and Oklahoma City meeting in the 2025 NBA Finals. So Andrew Schlecht in OKC joins me to preview the series — and it’s remarkable the similarities between the teams, how they operate, and what fuels them.Among the items discussed on this episode:My initial thoughts on the series06:15 Andrew Schlecht on the matchup14:00 Similar timelines, strengths, and the chip on their shoulder20:10 OKC coach Mark Daigneault — from G League coach to NBA Coach of the Year finalist24:50 OKC executive Sam Presti among the NBA’s best31:48 Donnie Strack and D.J. White33:00 Chet Holmgren’s progression and the impact he could have40:30 Best friends from Montreal — Bennedict Mathurin and Lu Dort44:55 Addition of guard Alex Caruso-----Follow Scott on Twitter and Instagram, and read his work on fieldhousefiles.com.
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