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The Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals
- On June 5, 2025, the Indiana Pacers edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder by a single point, 111-110, securing the victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals held at the Paycom Center.
- The Pacers returned to the Finals for the first time since 2000, aiming to capture their inaugural championship, while the Thunder entered their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012 after finishing the regular season with the league’s top record.
- Indiana overcame a 57-45 halftime deficit and a 15-point fourth-quarter gap by outscoring Oklahoma City 35-25, with strong performances from Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton leading the comeback.
- Tyrese Haliburton scored the game-winning basket with 0.3 seconds left to secure Indiana's first and only lead, despite the Pacers committing 20 turnovers in the first half under Oklahoma City's disruptive defense.
- The Pacers took a 1-0 series lead and demonstrated resilience, suggesting their potential despite underdog status against a defensively strong Thunder squad praised by coach Rick Carlisle.
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