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Indiana Pacers ‘Steal’ Game 1 of NBA Finals | Social Media Erupts
The Indiana Pacers have done it again.
On Thursday night, they pulled off an electrifying 111-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Entering the game as 10-point underdogs, the Pacers were doubted by most analysts, but this resilient team isn’t just surviving in these playoffs—they’re thriving.
And this monumental upset set social media ablaze.
From fans in awe of Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch playmaking to analysts questioning whether Vegas got the odds wrong, reactions poured in from every corner of the internet.
Social media, as expected, had a field day.
Some celebrated the Pacers’ grit, while others marveled at the Thunder’s collapse in the final moments.
Memes, video clips, and heated debates over Indiana’s legitimacy as Finals contenders filled timelines everywhere.
To get a taste of just how wild things got online, take a look below at some of the best posts and reactions from fans and insiders alike.
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