NBA FINALS PREVIEW 🍿🏆 Stephen A. says 'defense is the key to this series' 🔑 | First Take

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith, Jay Williams and Monica McNutt join Molly Qerim to discuss how the Indiana Pacers can defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals, the important role defense will play in this matchup and debate who has more on the line, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Tyrese Haliburton.

0:00 What will be the biggest determining factor in the Finals?
3:23 Stephen A. on defense in the series
7:44 Who has more on the line: SGA or Haliburton?

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