The Scoop: Wallace moved into the starting lineup for Game 1, replacing Isaiah Hartenstein, who moved to the bench. This move was based purely on the matchup, with the coaching staff opting to go small to counter the Pacers' interchangeable lineup. Despite the promotion, Wallace wasn't particularly impactful on the stat sheet. It remains to be seen whether he will remain in the starting lineup for Game 2 on Sunday.

 The Scoop: Despite both teams opting to play small at times, Turner still managed to have a tangible impact on the game, blocking three shots for the third time in the past four games. Turner has been relatively consistent throughout the playoffs, providing the Pacers with a reliable defensive anchor. Now leading the NBA Finals 1-0, Indiana will look to take control of the series when the two teams meet again Sunday.

 The Scoop: Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge for the Thunder in his NBA Finals debut, but it wasn't enough to prevent a stunning fourth-quarter comeback by Indiana to steal Game 1. Despite the loss, the 26-year-old continued his impressive production in the scoring department, as he's now put up 34 or more points in three straight postseason appearances.

 The Scoop: Wallace wasn't overly impressive in his team's last series against the Timberwolves, averaging 5.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 25.8 minutes (five appearances) off the bench, but the Thunder will elect to roll out a smaller lineup in the first matchup of the NBA Finals. Isaiah Hartenstein will come off the bench as a result of the lineup shift.

 The Scoop: Bradley was listed as questionable leading up to Thursday's tipoff, and he'll ultimately be able to go. He played sparingly in his team's last series against the Knicks, averaging 2.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 9.5 minutes (four games).

 The Scoop: Bradley is in danger of missing Game 1 of the NBA Finals due to a strained hip flexor. However, even if he's ultimately cleared to play Thursday, there's a chance he doesn't see the floor, which was the case for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

 The Scoop: During his weekly radio interview with James Boyd and Kevin Bowen on 107.5 FM The Fan, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Walker will be out "a while." The NBA Finals are very spread out, however, which gives Walker more time for treatment and healing. He's averaged 9.8 minutes in the postseason, appearing in 12 out of 16 games. With Walker sidelined, a handful of those minutes could go to Obi Toppin.

 The Scoop: Tucker signed two 10-day contracts with New York in March before landing a one-year deal with the club in April. The veteran forward made only one postseason appearance, and the Knicks hold a team option on his contract for next season. Should the 40-year-old choose to continue playing, he'll likely serve as sparsely deployed veteran depth considering his age.

 The Scoop: Payne didn't play in the club's final four games during the postseason due to a coach's decision. He averaged 2.1 points across 7.2 minutes per game in 14 playoff appearances. Payne is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after playing for four teams in the last three seasons.

 The Scoop: Dadiet made his second appearance of the playoffs during garbage time Saturday. The rookie first-rounder appeared in 18 regular-season outings with New York in the 2024-25 campaign, finishing with averages of 1.7 points and 1.0 rebounds across 6.2 minutes per contest. The 19-year-old also made 23 appearances with the club's G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks, where he averaged 13.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 31.8 minutes per game.