NBA Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers

Post #61 » by **Grang33r** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 5:11 am

I can NOT believe we are so close to what we've always dreamed of.

Post #62 » by **Grang33r** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 5:14 am

granger05 wrote:Mathurin had 27 points in 22 minutes and TJ stole the inbound pass three separate times. Those guys really sparked things. There was a point late when OKC was still hitting 50% from 3 and we were at like 6-22, but still ahead. It's kind of amazing to shoot so middling and still win against this team.

Absolutely agree. I also wanted to give credit to Ben Sheppard. Some excellent defense on SGA, 2 steals, and 4 points but both seemed to come in important times where we needed someone to step up and score.

Post #63 » by **boomershadow** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 7:11 am

How does OKC not know TJ gonna go for that inbound pass.

basketballwacko2 · Post #64 » by **basketballwacko2** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 9:25 am

How about those Pacers! They win game 4 here go back to OKC for game 5.

I see it playing out just like the Knicks series, they win game 5 we come back here for game 6 and win the NBA Title at home!

Post #65 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 12:55 pm

Pacers Forever wrote:
Scoot McGroot wrote:Mathurin was just out of his mind great tonight! TJ put up 10/5 with 5 steals, and is just the 15th player in nba history to do that in a finals game. Myles came up big late when the team really needed it. Obi had an out of his mind run in the late 3rd into the early 4th. And Siakam and Haliburton played like stars all night long. What a great win.

Can’t forget Nembhard defending Shai so tough tonight and had an efficient 8 points.

Had Shai frustrated from the opening tip!

rmontro · Post #66 » by **rmontro** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 1:39 pm

I had two different voices inside me. Even after game one, there was a part of me thinking that the Pacers would lose in five. But there's another voice telling me that this is a team of destiny, and is the one to finally bring an NBA championship to Indiana. Well, at this point they certainly can't lose in five. Impressive win and impressive effort.

Wizop · Post #67 » by **Wizop** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:14 pm

TV had a 4th quarter shot of SGA with his hands on his knees but they didn't say that means he is tired.

ESPN turns out to have a decent post game. no Screamin' A.

Post #68 » by **trex_8063** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 4:39 pm

granger05 wrote:Mathurin had 27 points in 22 minutes and TJ stole the inbound pass three separate times. Those guys really sparked things. There was a point late when OKC was still hitting 50% from 3 and we were at like 6-22, but still ahead. It's kind of amazing to shoot so middling and still win against this team.

I was astounded at how careless OKC was with the inbound passes, LONG after it was apparent that Indiana was going to harry the inbound every time.

Wizop · Post #69 » by **Wizop** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 5:21 pm

trex_8063 wrote:I was astounded at how careless OKC was with the inbound passes, LONG after it was apparent that Indiana was going to harry the inbound every time.

stealing the inbounds is TJ's signature move. we call it a McConnell because he does it so often.

rmontro · Post #70 » by **rmontro** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 5:30 pm

Wizop wrote:stealing the inbounds is TJ's signature move. we call it a McConnell because he does it so often.

Got to give McConnell kudos, he seemed to give the Pacers a big energy boost when he came in to the game.

Post #71 » by **Grang33r** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 11:48 pm

Wizop wrote:
ESPN turns out to have a decent post game. no Screamin' A.

ESPN post game with Scott Van Pelt and Tim Legler has been very good. Much better then the pre-game and half-time show they provide, essp from Perkins. Who can not stop hating on Tyrese and the Pacers. lol

Wizop · Post #72 » by **Wizop** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 11:53 pm

Grang33r wrote:
Wizop wrote:
ESPN turns out to have a decent post game. no Screamin' A.

ESPN post game with Scott Van Pelt and Tim Legler has been very good. Much better then the pre-game and half-time show they provide, essp from Perkins. Who can not stop hating on Tyrese and the Pacers. lol

I didn't watch their pregame and turned off the sound at halftime. The post game surprised me as I'd been watching NBA TV's post game.

Post #73 » by **boomershadow** » Fri Jun 13, 2025 12:04 am

Yeah the post game with Legler actually looks at what basketball players did on the basketball court. It is pretty astounding in its simplicity and effectiveness actually.

Wizop · Post #74 » by **Wizop** » Fri Jun 13, 2025 12:31 am

boomershadow wrote:Yeah the post game with Legler actually looks at what basketball players did on the basketball court. It is pretty astounding in its simplicity and effectiveness actually.

He's also on a podcast

rmontro · Post #75 » by **rmontro** » Sat Jun 14, 2025 12:27 am

All four ABC announcers picked the Thunder to win tonight. Hopefully the Pacers will prove them wrong.

Wizop · Post #76 » by **Wizop** » Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:54 am

I worry about losing the free throw and second chance games. I don't think we can win all 4 odd games so we need this one.

Pacers Forever · Post #77 » by **Pacers Forever** » Sat Jun 14, 2025 2:02 am

Good to be ahead at the half. Pacers have the advantage on 3 pointers. Thunder were very aggressively trapping Tyrese and forcing the offense towards center court. I liked how they were finding Turner in the lane to break the pressure. Shooting percentage, rebounds, turnovers, fouls, steals all very close to even.

I thought the Thunder and the refs teamed up to win the first half. Unbelievable how much Caruso and Dort get away with reaching and physicality. However the Pacers weathered the storm from the Thunder attacking and I hope they come out more aggressive, physical, and determined to pull away before the last few minutes.

Wizop · Post #78 » by **Wizop** » Sat Jun 14, 2025 2:45 am

We could've closed the 3rd quarter a lot better. Missed free throws haunt me.

GermanFan120 · Post #79 » by **GermanFan120** » Sat Jun 14, 2025 4:07 am

We were so so so so close to have that nice 3-1 lead.

Post #80 » by **boomershadow** » Sat Jun 14, 2025 4:19 am

Wizop wrote:
boomershadow wrote:Yeah the post game with Legler actually looks at what basketball players did on the basketball court. It is pretty astounding in its simplicity and effectiveness actually.

He's also on a podcast

I love ALL NBA podcast mostly for Legler and really appreciate when he's on other shows. I'm just surprised they're doing something so in depth about basketball on TV.