Proof: Pacers’ Path to Procuring Prize & Parade🏆 | The Big Number
June 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM UTC·1 min read
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Despite the Oklahoma City Thunder being the likely winners of this year’s NBA title, the Indiana Pacers have a potential path to championship glory. This analysis uncovers the key stats that suggest the Pacers could claim the Larry O’Brien Trophy, however improbable it may seem.
The journey would begin with Tyrese Haliburton adopting an ultra-aggressive approach, a challenging task given his struggles against Lu Dort.
Key Stats:
– (1:23) Haliburton’s scoring vs. OKC
– (11:59) Pascal Siakam’s points produced in the postseason
– (16:21) Thunder’s corner 3’s
– (19:41) What happened the last time OKC lost a series?
– (23:50) Thunder vs. zone defense
Additional Notes:
– (28:54) Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau
– (38:50) Suns hire Ott as head coach
Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers speaks with teammates Pascal Siakam #43 and Myles Turner #33 during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 26, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
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