This season, the Indiana Pacers have consistently demonstrated their ability to secure victories, particularly in away games, a fact underscored by none other than NBA icon Magic Johnson.
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During the opening game of the NBA Finals, Johnson was actively sharing updates and comments online, witnessing Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers stage a remarkable comeback, one of the most memorable in the history of the playoffs.
In a nail-biting finish, Haliburton landed the decisive basket with just 0.3 seconds remaining, propelling the Pacers to a 111-110 win—marking their first lead at any point in the game. This comeback from a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter matches the fourth-largest in NBA Finals history since 1971. Conversely, the Thunder have now entered the record books for a less flattering reason, as the team that let the lead slip away.
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Following this unexpected victory by the Pacers, Johnson didn’t hold back on his thoughts regarding the rest of the Finals:
“NBA fans we have a Seriesss!” Johnson exclaimed on X.
NBA fans we have a Seriessss!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 6, 2025
The legendary Lakers player also highlighted that the Pacers have defeated every opponent they faced in the playoffs (Bucks, Cavaliers, Knicks) at least once on their home court, and they continued this trend in the NBA Finals. Johnson lavished praise on everyone from coach Rick Carlisle to Haliburton for orchestrating the spectacular comeback:
Give Coach Rick Carlisle a lot of credit – he made some outstanding adjustments coming out of the half, especially in the fourth quarter!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 6, 2025
What an incredible shot by Tyrese Haliburton to seal the victory for the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. That was an amazing fourth quarter comeback by the entire Pacers team!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 6, 2025
As Johnson’s tweet suggests, NBA enthusiasts should indeed be thrilled, as this year’s finals series is shaping up to be a thrilling contest, despite the Thunder’s recent overwhelming performances.
The second game between the Pacers and the Thunder is set for Sunday night at the Paycom Center.
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