Some fans clamored to see a court that matched the magnitude of the event – meaning they didn’t want to see a court that was no different than a regular-season game. It was pointed out that the league’s NBA Cup court has logos on it for the in-season tournament.

The Oklahoma City Thunder-Indiana Pacers NBA Finals are officially underway—but based on the court design, you'd never know. Unlike courts of eras gone by, which have included things like a cursive "Finals" decal and/or a graphic of the Larry O'Brien trophy,

The Thunder have home-court advantage over the Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals. Here’s what history says about the importance of Finals home court.