The trade was made by the Phoenix Suns, sending an elderly legend to the Houston Rockets in exchange for a rising star and a defensive merchant.

As the Thunder are beginning to lose touch with their game and the Pacers are giving them a taste of their own game, Indiana could have their first-ever NBA title.

There was so much space given to Myles Turner, Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, and Andrew Nembhard behind the three-point arc. So many instances that players on the Knicks were caught playing Ring Around the Rosey with the Pacers' shooters.

Boston's defense swarmed around the floor like killer bees, doubling on whoever had the ball and flying towards the ball to prevent shooting opportunities.