Pacers eliminated the Knicks 4-2 and met the Thunder in the finals.

In addition to the Pacers and the Thunder's core cores were generated by Paul George's deal, the US media also dug out George's past commitment to the two teams:

George promised before applying for the deal: My goal is to win the championship here, and I never thought of leaving Inn City.

George promised the Oscar fans when renewing the contract with the Thunder: I will stay! We can take the championship home.