2025 NBA FINALS: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND leads 2-1)

BigDan245 · Post #981 » by **BigDan245** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:16 am

says it all

Wingy · Post #982 » by **Wingy** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:16 am

doogie_hauser wrote:Whatever happens now, we have a series that will likely go the distance (at least 6 games) which is what we all wanted after the last couple of relatively uncompetitive finals series.

The Pacers are repping the Eastern Conference with style and panache, couldn’t be prouder of them !

Rick Carlisle almost reaches Spo tier legacy as coach if Indy wins the Chip (if he is not there already)

Almost? Winning 2 titles as the clear underdog puts him above Spo.

D.Brasco · Post #983 » by **D.Brasco** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:16 am

0.3 seconds changed the whole series.

CelticSooner · Post #984 » by **CelticSooner** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:16 am

NyKnicks1714 wrote:Gotta eat crow here, I was positive OKC would win this series in 5. I'm still picking them to win but it's of course anyone's series now, and Indiana even just taking 2 games in this series is impressive as ****.

I picked OKC in 5 but Game 1 is the first clue this wasn't going to be a quick series. Pacers are just doing what they do.

TheGOATRises007 · Post #985 » by **TheGOATRises007** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:16 am

If OKC lose this series

They should do whatever to get Giannis

But this is a historic upset on current pace

Biggest since 2004 if Indy win

Jadoogar · Post #986 » by **Jadoogar** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:17 am

durden_tyler wrote:
Jadoogar wrote:
Bank Shot wrote:The Pacers having 13 steals and 11 blocks is insane.
McConnell was the secret mvp. He changed the game

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Eh Mathurin was the not so secret MVP, he kept them close when the Thunder were threatening to open up the lead.

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It was complete team effort. Toppin and nesmith had some clutch plays too

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yoadknux · Post #987 » by **yoadknux** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:17 am

YES! What a huge win! It won't show up anywhere but TJM caused some crazy momentum swings in the 2nd and 3rd. Mathurin played like prime Kobe, he's easily the MVP of this game. What a great position we're in. Go get G4!!!! Let's go Pacers!!!

Post #988 » by **bisme37** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:17 am

Terrific win Pacers fans congrats. Defense was impressive tonight.

Tor_Raps · Post #989 » by **Tor_Raps** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:17 am

___Rand___ wrote:I ain't counting OKC out. Without TJ and Mathurin having the games they did tonight, Pacers were in trouble.

Thats the thing... it's always been someone stepping up every game

jokeboy86 · Post #990 » by **jokeboy86** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:17 am

Chuck Everett wrote:So the questions regarding how the young Thunder would play on the road in a close game with the championship on the line remains a legit concern, even if the media just completely glossed over it.

Denver had OKC in game 4 but just like in game 7 last year against the T-Wolves they just started playing stupid basketball and blew the lead

picc · Post #991 » by **picc** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:17 am

The Pacers are two wins away from a championship.

Like. What?

Jazz9 · Post #992 » by **Jazz9** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:17 am

"Wait a second....they might actually beat us???"
Cavs, Knicks and now OKC fans

holdenwait · Post #993 » by **holdenwait** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:17 am

Not it game from SGA and that's not just because of him burning my amazing parlay of $3 going $60 lol 4 assists only

Tbf he was defended like crazy too Pacers BELIEVE

doogie_hauser · Post #994 » by **doogie_hauser** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:17 am

Wingy wrote:
doogie_hauser wrote:Whatever happens now, we have a series that will likely go the distance (at least 6 games) which is what we all wanted after the last couple of relatively uncompetitive finals series.

The Pacers are repping the Eastern Conference with style and panache, couldn’t be prouder of them !

Rick Carlisle almost reaches Spo tier legacy as coach if Indy wins the Chip (if he is not there already)

Almost? Winning 2 titles as the clear underdog puts him above Spo.

Agreed, I was going to mention Pop but he probably needs another ring for that discussion

Still the series is far from over though, game 4 is going to be massive.

Ssj16 · Post #995 » by **Ssj16** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:17 am

Impressive win by Indy. I still feel like SGA has to do more as the MVP. Definitely stoked for game 4.

scrabbarista · Post #996 » by **scrabbarista** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

I'd still definitely pick OKC going forward, but I'm not sure I'd say in six now.

Post #997 » by **Mavrelous** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

Take that Bontemps, **** hack writer...

SFour · Post #998 » by **SFour** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

OKC is a great team but they're not unbeatable....if Nuggets can take them to 7 games then Pacers also have a shot.

Dubnation · Post #999 » by **Dubnation** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

durden_tyler wrote:
Jadoogar wrote:
Bank Shot wrote:The Pacers having 13 steals and 11 blocks is insane.
McConnell was the secret mvp. He changed the game

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Eh Mathurin was the not so secret MVP, he kept them close when the Thunder were threatening to open up the lead.

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I actually said who is this guy!??

Doranku · Post #1000 » by **Doranku** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

picc wrote:The Pacers are two wins away from a championship.

I mean I've just never seen a team like the Pacers be two wins away from a title. This is crazy lol such a unique team

Omg you guys who wins Game 3??