As a Chicago-bred stats geek who’s spent 72 hours dissecting Synergy Sports data, I can confirm: OKC’s +247 home vs. -67 away playoff differential isn’t just noise—it’s a historic anomaly screaming for forensic analysis. We’ll break down Shai’s shooting splits, Dort’s defensive GPS coordinates, and why that raucous Paycom Center crowd might be worth 15 hidden points. Spoiler: The numbers reveal more than just 'home cooking.'

As the NBA Finals heat up, data from Vivid Seats reveals a surprising trend: Thunder fans are flooding into Indianapolis for Game 6, making up 20% of the expected audience. With ticket prices plummeting 54% after the Pacers' Game 5 loss, this could be the most lopsided home-court advantage in Finals history. Our Chicago-based analyst breaks down the numbers and what it means for both teams.