Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers know they are major underdogs in the 2025 NBA Finals, but relish the task of running through MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the "historically great" Oklahoma City Thunder.

Yes, the 2025 NBA Finals is a battle of two small-market teams. It's also a battle of the league's best squads. This is what fans should want.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder and Tyrese Haliburton of the Pacers are reshaping the image of the point guard in the modern NBA.