As we approach the final chapter of the 2024-25 NBA season, we’re left with two teams vying for the championship. Two teams with nothing in common, or so it seems.
First, there is the Oklahoma City Thunder: defensive juggernaut, harassing the world’s best players into consistently off nights. Meanwhile, Indiana is led by a run-and-gun ball movement offence that no one has found a way to slow down over an entire series. Yet, despite the stylistic differences on the court, I see two teams with almost identical roster constructions.
Both teams prioritized depth over superstars, instead opting for a singular offensive engine with quality role players at their side.