Pacers Fan Still Holding on to 2000 NBA Finals Mementos 25 Years Later

Pacers fan still holding on to 2000 NBA Finals mementos 25 years later

INDIANAPOLIS — Prior to this season, the Indiana Pacers had not appeared in the NBA Finals since 2000. While that series 25 years ago didn’t end with a championship parade in Indianapolis, it left behind something just as lasting — memories etched in the hearts of diehard fans. For most people, a ticket stub and an old t-shirt are just keepsakes — souvenirs from a long-forgotten night. But for Carrie Hutnicke, a lifelong Pacers fan, a 2000 NBA F…

Indiana Gov Mike Braun savoring state’s moment in national spotlight as Pacers lead NBA Finals

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This year’s NBA Finals are a battle between two small-market franchises, but the governor of Indiana is fully embracing the national limelight shining on his state. The Pacers are in their first NBA Finals since 2000, going up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers won three ABA titles in the early 1970s, while the Thunder organization has not won a title since 1979, when they were the Seattle S…