“The Thunder, they’re bringing better players off the bench than the Pacers. Pacers have got a terrific bench, but Oklahoma City got better bench players” said Charles Barkley in a recent episode of the ‘Dan Patrick Show’. The battle between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will be as much about the bench players as it will be about the starters. After all, both teams have garnered praise during the playoffs over their roster depth. When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton won’t be present to take charge of the team, it will be up to them to fight to help secure enough wins and get that Larry O’Brien trophy.

Charles Barkley has already made his prediction. However, does his opinion, and that of thousands of other NBA fans, hold merit? Read on to find out.

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