In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson break down the OKC–Indiana Finals matchup.

They highlight OKC’s defense, SGA’s control of the game, and why their role players make them tough to beat. Wade calls the Pacers “silent killers,” and the crew respects their pace, ball movement, and depth.

Haliburton has to level up his scoring. Siakam’s experience matters. Carlisle’s adjustments could shift the series. The guys talk key matchups, coaching, and what it’ll take to win.

 

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

 

What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
01:08 NBA Finals 2025: The Pacers
06:44 NBA Final Prediction Picks
10:24 POV On Coach Carlisle
19:14 POV On The Pacers & The Knicks
26:05 What Will It Take To Win?
38:43 Championship Adjustments 
47:41 Predictions On The NBA Finals Winner
1:02:40 Final Matchup To Watch Out For
1:11:11 Coaching Battle Will Decide This Series

In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson break down the OKC&ndash;Indiana Finals matchup.
They highlight OKC&rsquo;s defense, SGA&rsquo;s control of the game, and why their role players make them tough to beat. Wade calls the Pacers &ldquo;silent killers,&rdquo; and the crew respects their pace, ball movement, and depth.
Haliburton has to level up his scoring. Siakam&rsquo;s experience matters. Carlisle&rsquo;s adjustments could shift the series. The guys talk key matchups, coaching, and what it&rsquo;ll take to win.
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Music Credit: Khari Mateen.
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What We Discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 Introduction</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:08 NBA Finals 2025: The Pacers</li>
<li aria-level="1">06:44 NBA Final Prediction Picks</li>
<li aria-level="1">10:24 POV On Coach Carlisle</li>
<li aria-level="1">19:14 POV On The Pacers &amp; The Knicks</li>
<li aria-level="1">26:05 What Will It Take To Win?</li>
<li aria-level="1">38:43 Championship Adjustments&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">47:41 Predictions On The NBA Finals Winner</li>
<li aria-level="1">1:02:40 Final Matchup To Watch Out For</li>
<li aria-level="1">1:11:11 Coaching Battle Will Decide This Series</li>
</ul>

Dwyane Wade sits down with pioneers in sports, fashion, music, and business for an intimate conversation about their origins, and the reasons they keep pushing to innovate. These are all-time greats talking through memorable moments from their careers, telling intimate, behind-the-scenes anecdotes that we never saw in the press, journeys, struggles, triumphs, and that shared excitement as they push forward to their next challenge.

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