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Podcast: NBA on ESPN
Episode: The Hoop Collective: NBA Finals Game 1 Live Reaction: Pacers Stun the Thunder
Description: Brian Windhorst and Iman Shumpert react courtside to Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
In a jaw-dropping Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers pulled off a stunning 111-110 comeback victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite trailing for nearly the entire game, Tyrese Haliburton hit a clutch jumper with just 0.3 seconds left to steal the win. The Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, dominated early but couldn’t close it out as Indiana’s resilience and late-game shooting turned the tide.
The Pacers now lead the series 1-0 .
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