GAME NIGHT: Haliburton SHUT DOWN Incoming? | Thunder Supporting Cast ENOUGH? | NBA Finals BOLD Predictions

NBA Finals showdown: Indiana Pacers' high-octane offense faces Oklahoma City Thunder's historic defense. Can Tyrese Haliburton's playmaking overcome the Thunder's swarming tactics?

Hosts Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) and David Ramil (@Locked On Heat) discuss break down the key matchups and share BOLD predictions, including Pascal Siakam's potential dominance against Chet Holmgren. They analyze Rick Carlisle's championship experience versus Mark Daigneault's innovative strategies. Locked On Pacers' Tony East and Locked On Thunder's Ryland Styles offer insider perspectives on their teams' strengths and weaknesses.

Tune in for bold predictions on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance and the series outcome. Will the Pacers' ball movement exploit OKC's defensive scheme, or can the Thunder shut down Indy's fast-paced attack?

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Can the INDIANA PACERS' high-octane offense overcome the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER's stifling defense? Wes Goldberg and Tony East break down this intriguing NBA Finals matchup, analyzing key strategies and player matchups that could decide the series. The discussion covers the PACERS' fast-paced attack led by TYRESE HALIBURTON against the THUNDER's elite defensive schemes. They highlight the critical turnover battle and how it could impact the series outcome. The hosts examine potential foul trouble for Indiana, half-court offensive advantages, and the coaching chess match between RICK CARLISLE and MARK DAIGNEAULT.

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The New York Knicks shocked the NBA by firing head coach Tom Thibodeau—just weeks after reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. In this emergency episode of Locked On NBA, Doug Branson is joined by Matt Moore and Haize to break down the timing, the fallout, and what it says about the Knicks’ title ambitions.

Matt doesn't mince words, calling Thibodeau "a coach that runs his course" and pointing to OG Anunoby and McHale Bridges as players underutilized in Tibbs' system. Haize wonders if the Knicks are trying to get ahead of a weak Eastern Conference and push into the title picture next season.

Could Mike Malone be the perfect replacement? Both Matt and Haize think so—citing his championship pedigree, New York roots, and ability to get the most out of star players. But what happens to Rick Brunson? And does this move signify more separation between player and power in New York?

Plus, the crew dives into what this means for players like Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Jalen Brunson, and whether this bold coaching change signals that Leon Rose has truly raised the bar at MSG.

If the Knicks want more than a feel-good story, was firing Thibodeau the only path forward?

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