The Story Of Game 1: Death By A Million Pacer Cuts

A game so nice, you should watch it twice. Down 15 points in the 4th quarter? Not a problem. The Oklahoma City Thunder found out, just like everyone else, that you play all 48 minutes of the game, or it's death by a million Pacer cuts. Superstar Tyrese Haliburton has the big play moments, but it's the entire team that brings Indiana back so Hali can make these moments.

OKC was getting it from all angles - Turner, Nesmith, Obi, and of course Nembhard. Playoff riser, Andrew Nembhard, popping clutch shots directly in SGA's grill, while locking down THE REIGNING MVP on the other side of the court. Welcome to Nembhell, buddy. 

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I don't know if it's simply a well assembled team, with great chemistry, and zero egos, OR if Rick Carlisle made some sort of satanic black magic pact with the the devil that keeps the Pacers winning - but they are looking like the team of destiny. I believed vs #1 Cleveland, I believed down 17 vs the Knicks in Game 1, and I believe the Indiana Pacers are going to win their first franchise NBA title. 3. More. Wins.

P.S. No double Bang or even a single Bang from Mike Breen last night is criminal. Sorry you're not calling the Knicks in the finals, but come on. Knicks fans complaining about listening to Reggie for a series, now Pacers fans have to listen to two salty Knicks employees.