The New York Knicks will square off with the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday. This prediction is based on 10,000 simulations.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to win the 2025 NBA title even if the Indiana Pacers eliminate the New York Knicks to make it out of the East.

The Thunder's lone loss against an Eastern Conference team came to the Cleveland Cavaliers, losing 129-122 on the road in January. Just over a week later, OKC bounced back, trouncing the Cavs by 20 points in a dominant showing, ending the season with a +13 point differential against the best team in the Eastern Conference.

Oklahoma City limits Minnesota to 9 points in the 1st quarter and never looks back in Game 5. Next stop: The NBA Finals. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder have a week off before playing again in the NBA Finals.

TNT analyst Charles Barkley makes a strong claim about the Knicks and Pacers' title chances after the Thunder build a 3-1 lead vs. Wolves

Both the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder found success this season thanks to trades made several years ago.

The Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 on Wednesday night to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.