We asked Pacers and Thunder beat writers what matchup they'll be focused on most as the key to which team will win the NBA Finals.

Despite their strong play this season and in the playoffs, both teams are still fueled by doubters as they prepare to square off for the championship.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are among the youngest teams in NBA history, led by almost entirely Gen Z players born between the late 1990s and early 2010s.