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The unsinkable Pacers don’t need the lead. They just need the last word | Claire de Lune
Indiana didn’t lead for 47 minutes and 59.7 seconds of Thursday’s NBA finals opener. But belief, defiance and Tyrese Haliburton’s dramatic flair made the final 0.3 count
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Why Tyrese Haliburton's superstar ascension actually began three years ago
On a random Saturday in January 2022, the Pacers' star guard was issued a challenge. He met it -- and his rise began.
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You're more likely to be struck by lightning than the Pacers were to win their playoff comebacks
Indiana has become the master of the come-from-behind victory in the 2025 postseason, pulling off at least one miracle in each round.
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You're more likely to be struck by lightning than the Pacers were to win their playoff comebacks
Indiana has become the master of the come-from-behind victory in the 2025 postseason, pulling off at least one miracle in each round.
Oklahoma took control in the 2nd quarter. The Pacers made some runs in the 2nd half, but never came close to one of their patented comebacks. Haliburton was uncharacteristically cold from 3-point land.
Final: 123-107, Oklahoma City Thunder
Series tied, 1-1
Final: 123-107, Oklahoma City Thunder
Series tied, 1-1
Game 3 has been riveting in the 1st half. Both teams are really going at it. 64-60, Pacers, at the half.
Great D shown by both teams in the 1st half. As such, no lead is really safe, and neither team has an advantage. If there is any advantage, it's probably the Thunder, as 3 Pacer starters picked up 3 fouls in the 1st half.
Great D shown by both teams in the 1st half. As such, no lead is really safe, and neither team has an advantage. If there is any advantage, it's probably the Thunder, as 3 Pacer starters picked up 3 fouls in the 1st half.
3rd period was pretty even, and then the Thunder scored the last 5 points to lead 89-84.
Still anybody's game, and some elite plays being made by both teams.
Still anybody's game, and some elite plays being made by both teams.
great 4th quarter by the Pacers. They take Game 3, 116-107, to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
Game 4 is Friday night.
Game 4 is Friday night.
Pacers ride Mathurin, bench to Game 3 victory
Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points, leading a Pacers team that enjoyed a whopping 49-18 edge in bench points, as Indiana reclaimed the lead in the NBA Finals by beating Oklahoma City 116-107 in Game 3.
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Pacers fell apart in the last two minutes, and kind of gave the game away.
111-104, Oklahoma City
2-2 in the series
111-104, Oklahoma City
2-2 in the series
Pacers rout Thunder, force first NBA Finals Game 7 since 2016 — NBC News
Despite an injury to star Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana routed Oklahoma City, 108-91, to stave off elimination.
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Thunder win NBA Finals in Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC to first title, Pacers falter without star
The Pacers lost Tyrese Haliburton to an early injury and OKC captured its first title since relocating from Seattle
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When Chet Holmgren is your third-best player you’re a damn good team. Does everything well, guards the three point line with a vengeance. 37.9% on threes, 60% on twos, 7 rebounds, 2.5 blocks a game. Oklahoma City’s defense was crazy good. I don’t like the team all that much, their style of play isn’t up my alley, but they play smart and hard.
Really feeling bad for Indiana.
Really feeling bad for Indiana.
I've lost interest in the NBA. At one time I was a huge fan of the Walt Frazier, Willis Reed Knicks and then later, the Charles Barkley Sixers. But its been years since I've actually watched an NBA game. I enjoyed the NBA when it was more a finesse game over the contact sport its become.
Holmgren did his job defensively last night, but I think he’s one of the most overrated players in the league. he did not shoot particularly well during the playoffs and does not create any offense for anyone other than himself. He’s also not very good defensively other than blocking shots, but he gets to play with SGA who makes everyone look much better.