US EditionThe Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals
- The Indiana Pacers edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder by a single point, 111-110, to take Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Thursday night at the Paycom Center.
- The Pacers returned to the Finals for the first time since 2000 after a conference run that saw them overcome higher seeds, while the Thunder appeared in their first Finals since 2012.
- Despite trailing by 15 points late in the fourth quarter and committing 20 first-half turnovers, the Pacers rallied to outscore the Thunder 35-25 in the second half behind strong team defense and key plays.
- Tyrese Haliburton scored the game-winning basket with 0.3 seconds left, giving the Pacers their first and only lead, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 38 points.
- The Pacers' rally to win Game 1 gives them a 1-0 lead in the series and showcases their capabilities despite being underdogs against the Thunder, who finished the regular season with the top record in the league and are recognized for their strong defensive lineup.
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