2025 NBA Finals: Pacers and Thunder Shake Up the Championship Race
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The NBA Finals featuring small-market teams Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder exemplify the league's success in achieving competitive parity, a goal set by former commissioner David Stern through salary cap reforms and strategic team management, leading to a more merit-based league where smaller markets can contend for championships, although this may impact viewership ratings.
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