Pacers make history: What the NBA Finals mean for Indianapolis' economy

Pacers make history: What the NBA Finals mean for Indianapolis' economy

INDIANAPOLIS With excitement in the air, fans packed the Pacers Team Store to stock up on merchandise ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder."Were clearing merch off the shelves," one enthusiastic fan said while grabbing gear that isn't available out west. "Its time to get something for grandma and grandpa and some love for the wife, too!"As the Pacers make their first appearance in the Finals since 2000, the economi…

Finals Bolts: Matching Up

Whoever wins between the Thunder and Pacers will be the first team to win the championship without paying the luxury tax since its inception.Jarace Walker will miss at least the first two games of the Finals.Eric Nehm and Kelly Iko (The Athletic) break down several factors to watch for in the Finals: For the Pacers, it’s Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard. Indiana has two players who have been named to All-Star and All-NBA teams. Haliburton is th…

The 1978 Washington Bullets Among Most Unlikely NBA Champions

Source: Justin Casterline / Getty The Indiana Pacers find themselves in an underdog role as they head into the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Entering the season with 50-1 odds to win the championship, the Pacers have already surpassed all expectations with their incredible playoff run. They battled their way through a challenging Eastern Conference, including an impressive victory over the New York Knicks in six games to cla…