We don’t believe it either.
After being down for 47:59 of 48 minutes of the first game of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton hit a shocking game winner with 0.3 seconds on the clock to give the Indiana Pacers a 1-0 series lead over the heavily-favored Oklahoma City Thunder.
“We’ve just had to figure out how to win in so many different ways all year, past two years,” Haliburton told ESPN after the game. “So many weird, different ways. Really proud of this group. We’re a resilient group.
“We keep believing. We keep believing and we stay together. It ain’t over until it’s over.”
And, just like that, the tough as nails underdogs have upset the natural flow of what was projected to be a cakewalk of a series for NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC.
This is familiar territory for Indiana; in the Eastern Conference Finals, Haliburton sunk an improbable last-second jumper to send game 1 against the Knicks into overtime. New York never recovered from that momentum-shifting shot and ended up losing in six.
The Finals picks back up with game 2 at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center on Sunday, June 8. Game 3 goes down in Indiana on Wednesday, June 11.
If you want to be there, tickets are available for all three hypothetical games at Indiana’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for game 3, 4 or 6 was $941 including fees on Vivid Seats.
While that might sound pricey (it is!), keep in mind these are the first Finals games in the Hoosier State since 2000. The stakes and level of excitement surrounding the surprising team couldn’t be higher.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Indiana Pacers NBA Finals home games at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
All Pacers playoff home game dates and the cheapest tickets available at Indiana’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse can be found below.
| Indiana Pacers home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Game 3 Wednesday, June 11 at 8:30 p.m. | $966 (fees included) |
| Game 4 Friday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m. | $1,040 (fees included) |
| Game 6 Thursday, June 19 at 8:30 p.m. | $941 (fees included) |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.
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A complete calendar including all announced Thunder home game dates (local time) at the Paycom Center can be found here:
| Oklahoma City Thunder home game dates |
|---|
| Game Two Sunday, June 8 at 7 p.m. |
| Game Five Monday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. |
| Game Seven Sunday, June 22 at 7 p.m. |
Fans hoping to catch SGA and Haliburton live on the tube can watch all NBA Finals games on ABC or stream on ESPN+.
Just make sure to review your local listings before tuning in.
If you don’t have cable, your best bet may be DIRECTV.
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This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change