The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals to take a 2-1 series lead. Bennedict Mathurin lead the Pacers in scoring with 27 points off the bench. Tyrese Halliburton added 22 points, with Pascal Siakam scoring 21 points. "We just had guys make plays after plays," said Haliburton after the game. "Our bench was amazing. ... It's a big … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Following Pacers Win In Game 3: 'Our Bench Was Amazing'
Pacers 'Determined' To Enter Luxury Tax To Re-Sign Myles Turner
The Indiana Pacers have "determined" that they are willing to enter the luxury tax to re-sign Myles Turner this offseason, according to Shams Charania. "The Pacers know they cannot afford to lose him as a free agent. There's mutual interest in getting a deal done. "But in doing so, I'm told the Pacers have determined that they will be entering the luxury tax next season for … [Read more...] about Pacers 'Determined' To Enter Luxury Tax To Re-Sign Myles Turner
Game 1 Of NBA Finals Draws Lowest Non-COVID Year Audience Since 2007
The Indiana Pacers' 111-110 comeback win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals drew an average audience of 8.91 million viewers, which was down 19 percent from Game 1 of the 2024 Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. The viewership was the NBA's lowest for a non-COVID Finals Game 1 since 9.21 million viewers tuned in for 2007 San … [Read more...] about Game 1 Of NBA Finals Draws Lowest Non-COVID Year Audience Since 2007
Pacers Draw Heavy Public Backing Despite Thunder Attracting Sharp Money
The Indiana Pacers are the biggest Finals underdogs in 20 years at 5-1, but they are receiving strong support from the betting public. ESPN BET reported Thursday that 78 percent of the bets on the series winner were on Indiana, while nearly 90 percent of the money that had been wagered was on the Oklahoma City Thunder. In order for a bettor to win $100, they would have to risk … [Read more...] about Pacers Draw Heavy Public Backing Despite Thunder Attracting Sharp Money
Tyrese Haliburton Hits Game-Winner As Pacers Stun Thunder 111-110 In Game 1 Of Finals
Tyrese Haliburton converted a 21-foot jumper over Cason Wallace with 0.3 seconds remaining to give the Indiana Pacers its first and only lead, completing a historic comeback as they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. The shot marked the latest game-winner in Finals history since Michael Jordan's Game 1 shot in 1997 to defeat the … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Hits Game-Winner As Pacers Stun Thunder 111-110 In Game 1 Of Finals