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NBA Finals
Tyrese Haliburton Takes Control of the Finals—and Your Narratives
The critics wanted points. Haliburton gave them poise. Game 3 wasn’t just the biggest win in Pacers history; it was sweet redemption for the team’s lightning rod of a star.
Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals: Indiana does what it does best to defend its home court - Yahoo Sports
The Pacers were supposed to be a nuisance, and not even the shocker in Game 1 had changed anyone’s mind. It was written off as an anomaly, the Thunder taking their foot off the gas and being caught by a Pacers team many believe to be a level below Oklahoma City, talent-wise.
The Thunder’s defense is historic, both in numbers and eye test, but somehow the Pacers figured out their best friends are their endurance and an energetic crowd. The Thunder are young, buoyed by players mature beyond their years and pretty developed physically, yet they were the ones who were tugging their shorts in the fourth quarter, gasping for air.
The Thunder Suffer a Gut Punch, but Not a Fatal Finals Blow - The Ringer
What happened to Oklahoma City in Game 3? And where does it go from here? As bad as things looked, the Thunder still have reason to believe these Finals are theirs.
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