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The Indiana Pacers are poised to pay the luxury tax for the first time since the 2004-05 season, marking a significant shift in the franchise's historically conservative spending approach. The last time Indiana ventured into luxury tax territory was two decades ago, when the team was coming off an Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2004 and fielding a legitimate … [Read more...] about Pacers' Ownership Ready To Break 20-Year Luxury Tax Drought To Keep Finals Core

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. The Pacers will play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Finals with Game 1 set for Thursday. Pascal Siakam, who had 31 points in Game 6, was named Eastern Conference Finals MVP by a margin of 5-4 over teammate Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton had 21 points … [Read more...] about Pacers Beat Knicks 125-108 To Advance To Finals, Pascal Siakam Named ECF MVP

Jarace Walker's status for Game 1 of the NBA Finals is uncertain after he suffered an ankle injury in Game 6. Walker was injured in the fourth quarter and was on crutches following the game. "He's young so that's good," Carlisle said. "I did not see a replay so I don't know how much, how far it turned over, how much weight he had on it. But when a guy goes down and stays down … [Read more...] about Jarace Walker On Crutches, Availability For Game 1 Of Finals Uncertain Due To Ankle Injury

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened as -750 favorites to beat the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals on ESPN Bet, making them one of the biggest favorites in the past 20 years. The Pacers opened as +525 underdogs. Only the 2017-18's Warriors (-1075 against the Cavs) opened with shorter odds heading into the Finals than the Thunder this year. The Thunder opened as 9-point favorites … [Read more...] about Thunder Open As -750 Favorites In NBA Finals

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals to advance to the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Pascal Siakam, who was named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, finished with 31 points. Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points. "Pascal and Tyrese put us on their backs and made sure we would not lose," said Rick … [Read more...] about Rick Carlisle Says Pascal Siakam & Tyrese Haliburton 'Put Us On Their Backs' In Game 6 Win