The Pacers did it again.
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The Indiana Pacers stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder with a breathtaking 111–110 road win in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Trailing by as many as 15 points in the fourth quarter against Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s 38-point masterclass, the resilient Pacers clawed back behind clutch play from Pascal Siakam (19 points, 10 rebounds), Obi Toppin, Myles Turner, and Andrew Nembhard.
Despite a season-high 25 turnovers, Indy’s composure under pressure was remarkable—dropping 15 unanswered points midway through the final period. With the momentum shifting, Tyrese Haliburton delivered again—nailing a dramatic 21‑footer with just 0.3 seconds remaining to deliver the blockbuster upset.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle’s bold substitution strategy paid off, recalling his 2011 championship pedigree. Now holding a 1–0 series lead, Indiana has set the tone as the series heads to OKC for Game 2.