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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2025 · 22 MIN

The upside down NBA Finals

from Post Reports · host The Washington Post

This year’s NBA Finals will see the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder are led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, a trio of up-and-coming stars. Meanwhile the Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton feature a potent offense and a deep bench. Both teams have rabid fan bases, craving an end to a championship drought. Guest host Ava Wallace is joined by The Washington Post’s national NBA writer, Ben Golliver. They discuss the changing landscape of the NBA and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s quest for parity across the league.Today’s episode was produced by Lucas Trevor, Josh Carroll and Jonelle LaFoucade. It was mixed and edited by Ted Muldoon.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

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How we got to this year’s surprising NBA Finals and what this season can tell us about the future of the NBA.

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