Now, as the Thunder is on the brink of bringing the city its first NBA championship, a trend is taking shape in one of the NBA’s smallest markets. The nation's 20th most populous city is eating, sleeping and breathing Thunder basketball, while holding its breath with every Alex Caruso steal or Cason Wallace deflection.

Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to clash in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Here's a look at how Oklahoma rebuilt its team over the years.

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