38.4 miles per game: why the 2025 NBA Finals are truly next-level | The Big Number

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18 June 2025

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 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv 🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!