Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder averaged 9.19 million viewers on ABC Wednesday, representing the series' highest-rated game despite declining 20 percent from last year's comparable matchup. The viewership figure marked a decrease from the 11.43 million viewers who watched Game 3 between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks … [Read more...] about Pacers-Thunder Sees Peak Viewership In Game 3 Despite 20 Percent Drop From 2024 Finals
Tyrese Haliburton Dealing With Ankle Injury
Tyrese Haliburton was spotted with a noticeable limp after the Indiana Pacers' Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton hasn't been on the injury report and will play in Game 3. According to Shams Charania, Haliburton is dealing with an ankle injury. "What did catch my eye again is him limping right there uh and he said he had a lower body injury," said Charania on … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Dealing With Ankle Injury
Tyrese Haliburton Following Pacers Win In Game 3: 'Our Bench Was Amazing'
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