The Indiana Pacers Triumph Over Oklahoma City Thunder in Dramatic NBA Finals Opener
In a thrilling start to the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers clinched a last-second victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday evening. The Pacers, who trailed throughout the game, made a remarkable comeback, securing their first lead with just 0.3 seconds left on the clock. This nail-biting moment almost went unnoticed by viewers in Indiana’s second-largest TV market, as the local broadcast switched to the evening news just as the game reached its climax.
It was approaching 11 p.m. Eastern Time when the Thunder, holding the lead, had possession of the ball. At that critical juncture, Pacers’ Pascal Siakam made a game-changing block against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s layup attempt. As the Pacers hurried the ball across the court, the local time hit 11 p.m., and WPTA, Fort Wayne’s channel 21 Alive, transitioned to its scheduled news programming.
The ABC affiliate in Fort Wayne, Indiana accidentally transitioned to the weather station during the last minute of game 1 of the Finals
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During the news segment, teasers for various stories were shown, one of which highlighted a local business experiencing a surge attributed to the Pacers’ fans, colloquially known as “Yes ‘Cers.” This mention likely evoked mixed feelings from the business owner if they were tuned into the game.
By the time WPTA returned to the NBA Finals broadcast, the Pacers had significantly reduced the Thunder’s lead to just one point. The game concluded spectacularly, with the Pacers overtaking the Thunder, and fortunately, viewers were able to witness the thrilling end.
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