Photos: The best moments from Pacers’ win over Thunder in NBA Finals Game 3
IBJ was downtown throughout Wednesday evening and captured action inside and outside of the arena.
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Pacers rally in 4th quarter against Thunder, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
It was the first Indiana home game in the NBA’s title series since 2000.
Caitlin Clark, Reggie Miller, Oscar Robertson among those in crowd for Game 3 of NBA Finals
Plenty of auto racing stars were at the game as well—including Alex Palou, the winner of this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Fans show up for Indiana Pacers’ first home court NBA Finals game in 25 years
With the NBA Finals tied 1-1, Indiana Pacers fans were bracing for a night that could tilt the series—or test their faith.
Pacers, back home in Indiana, have some things to figure out before Game 3 in NBA Finals
If the Pacers don’t take care of their own business at home, starting with Game 3 on Wednesday night, it’ll be advantage Thunder again, just like that.
Pacers fall in Oklahoma City as Thunder pull even in NBA Finals
The series will shift to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4 on Wednesday and Friday with the series tied 1-1.
Organization behind Pacers aims to make the most of NBA Finals run
Pacers Sports & Entertainment is taking full advantage of the unique marketing, advertising and branding possibilities the Finals bring.
Mr. Clutch: Tyrese Haliburton keeps delivering in ultimate moments for Pacers
Haliburton is 4 for 4 in the final 2 seconds of fourth quarters and overtimes in these playoffs, all of those shots either giving the Pacers a win or sending a game into OT before they won it there.
Pacers mount stunning comeback to top Thunder in Game 1 of NBA Finals
The Pacers committed the highest number of turnovers by a team before halftime of a postseason game since 1997, but won it in shocking fashion on a last-second shot by Tyrese Haliburton.
Bettors avoiding favored Thunder in NBA Finals against Pacers
The Oklahoma City Thunder are such heavy favorites to win the NBA title that many bettors are looking for other wagers instead.
In clash of offensive firepower, defense may determine who wins NBA crown, Pacers or Thunder
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder have two of the NBA’s best offenses. But with so much focus on the high-scoring, up-tempo offenses, it’s easy to overlook their defenses.
Whether ratings are good or not, Thunder-Pacers could be series true basketball fans enjoy
The media markets aren’t large, but this series has everything else: star power, good coaching and All-Stars on both sides. And it adds to the NBA’s recent run of parity.
What to know about getting tickets for NBA Finals in Indianapolis
Tickets to see the Indiana Pacers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at home go on sale later this week.
Pacers’ 25-year Finals drought is over. Now they’re looking to overcome their snake-bitten history
Indiana will try to exorcise the demons of its decades-long, tough-luck history and actually win the title when the Pacers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals.
Different paths, same destination for Pacers and Thunder, who will face off in NBA Finals
Since Dec. 13, including regular-season and playoff games, the Thunder have the NBA’s best record. The team with the second-most wins in the league over those last 5-1/2 months? That would be Indiana.
The NBA Finals are set: It’ll be Pacers vs. Thunder, starting Thursday night
Oklahoma City swept the season series with Indiana 2-0, part of a regular season where the Thunder—who finished with the NBA’s best record—went 29-1 against the Eastern Conference.
Tickets for NBA Finals games likely to sell out fast
Some tickets are already available for each of the games on resale sites with prices starting at $734.
New York victory squelches Pacers watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
More than 10,000 people claimed free tickets to Thursday night’s watch party, which lacked opportunities for full-throated sports bedlam among Pacers’ faithful.
Pacers heading back to Indy for Game 6 after failing to put away Knicks in New York
The Knicks won on their home floor for the first time in the series and prevented the Pacers from earning the second NBA Finals trip in franchise history. Indiana will try again Saturday night at home at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers, led by Haliburton’s triple-double, move 1 game away from NBA Finals
Nearly a dozen former Pacers players joined Tyrese Haliburton’s father in the heavily gold-clad crowd. So did WWE Hall of Famer Triple H, rappers Rob 49 and 50 Cent and singers John Mellencamp and Jelly Roll.