'It's Always Been Us Against Everyone': Pacers Embrace Underdog Role Against Thunder

Pascal Siakam Talks Pacers' Underdog Mentality, 'It's Always Been Us Against Everyone'

Indiana Pacers star Pascal Siakam knows his team won't be picked by many to come out on top in the 2025 NBA Finals, and he seemingly relishes having those skeptics.

'It's always been us against everyone': Pacers embrace underdog role against Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Indiana Pacers enter the NBA Finals as a decided underdog against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Game 1 is set for Thursday night. Expert predictions for the Pacers are grim, ranging from basically “get out the brooms” to “Thunder in five” or “Thunder in six.” On the national stage, many are ready to hand the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy to Oklahoma City, no questions asked. The Pacers have been here before. Remember the sec…

It’s Game Day for Pacers, OKC – WRBI Radio

Game One of the NBA Finals is tonight between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Indiana is still a massive underdog to take the series, but head coach Rick Carlisle says the underdog role has been their identity all season long. They take on a Thunder squad that won 68 games during the regular season. “We’ve got a lot of work cut out for us,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. “A lot of our guys have been through a lot of situations

Underdog Pacers: Always been us vs. everyone

The Pacers will begin the NBA Finals as heavy underdogs against the league-best Thunder -- but they wouldn't have it any other way.