To say everything means more in the NBA Finals would be stating the obvious. In the Finals, the league's finest battle to win an ever-elusive championship. The

2008 — The Boston Celtics win their 17th NBA title with a stunning 131-92 blowout over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6. Kevin Garnett scores 26 points with 14 rebounds, Ray Allen scores 26 and Paul Pierce, the finals MVP, adds 17.

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro said he “doesn’t believe in history” before 1950 and some events after — including the moon landing and NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game.

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle came to the defense of veteran NBA referee Scott Foster on Sunday, pushing back against what he called “ridiculous scrutiny” following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 4 comeback win in the NBA Finals.

But now, no matter how one counts, it belongs to the Thunder. They came into Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers needing 68 points for the record and got it on a free throw by NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 6:09 left in the third quarter on Friday night.

The NBA Playoffs can be a brutal watch for most home teams, especially if they are pitted against their nemesis or postseason villains.

Lu Dort has been one of the reasons why OKC has been so strong all regular and postseason. Dort is known for his lockdown defensive abilities, but there's one stat that puts Dort toward the very top of this all-time NBA Finals category.

Pascal Siakam’s Game 4 defensive showcase put him in elite company — and it marked a moment the Pacers won’t forget in their push for a title.