2025 NBA Rivals Week: Wemby’s Epic Homecoming, LeBron vs. Steph Showdown, and a Finals Rematch for the Ages!

The 2025 NBA Rivals Week wraps up with four thrilling matchups, including a 2024 Finals rematch between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. Victor Wembanyama returns to France after a dominant 30-point, five-rebound game against the Indiana Pacers, and will face them again in Paris. Additionally, LeBron James and Stephen Curry will meet for the second time this season in a showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will also take on the Denver Nuggets in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference semifinals, where Anthony Edwards outshone Nikola Jokic in a Game 7 classic. NBA insiders dive into the potential postseason previews and which stars could shine this weekend.

In the Spurs’ first meeting with the Pacers in Paris, San Antonio won 140-110, powered by Wembanyama’s 30-point, 11-rebound performance. The Pacers have shown improvement, especially on defense, positioning themselves for another deep playoff run if they maintain their momentum. For the Spurs, defensive lapses and a tendency to play to their opponents’ strengths have hindered their progress, though they aim to address these issues to break into the top six in the West.

Wembanyama’s homecoming has been a resounding success so far, as his impressive performance in Paris marked his seventh game with 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 blocks. The Spurs, bolstered by a strong shooting night, showed they can compete with fast-paced teams like the Pacers.