Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers crash the Thunder’s home court party to take a 1-0 lead in the Finals.
The Pacers just walked into Oklahoma like they owned the place.
And after Game 1 of the NBA Finals, they just might. Indiana defeated the Thunder 112–106, stealing the opener and putting the basketball world on notice: this ain’t no fluke. The Pacers are here, and they brought their full Hoosier havoc.
🌪 Thunder Stunned, Not Silenced
Let’s be clear — OKC didn’t play poorly. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander danced, Jalen Williams showed up, and Chet Holmgren did at least five things that made fans ask, “How did that tall alien just do that?” But despite solid play, the Thunder couldn’t stop Indiana’s precision offense — or Haliburton’s invisible jet-powered sneakers.
The Thunder crowd? Loud. The final buzzer? Louder — for the Pacers.
🔥 Haliburton Cooking With No Apron
Tyrese Haliburton was serving up dimes like he was at an all-you-can-assist buffet. Combine that with sharp three-point shooting, rugged defense, and a bench mob that came in like caffeinated chaos goblins, and you’ve got a team that looked like they’ve been in the Finals before — even though they haven’t (since 2000).
⏭ Game 2 Incoming: Thunder’s Turn to Respond
Game 2 is now a must-have for Oklahoma City. You don’t want to head to Indiana down 0-2 — not unless you enjoy Hoosier hospitality that includes full-court traps and hostile crowds waving cornfield-colored rally towels.
Get your popcorn, people. This series might be going the distance.
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