Indiana Pacers, Thunder and NBA Finals
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The Pacers celebrated their return to the NBA Finals for the first time 25 years by giving away free bags of Yes 'Cers gear. It was so popular that downtown Indianapolis — a place commonly referred to as 'Nap Town' because of how sleepy it is — flooded with bumper-to-bumper traffic leading to multiple complaints.
Fans at a watch party in Gainbridge Fieldhouse erupted when Tyrese Haliburton's last-second shot clinched the first game of the NBA Finals.
Fans can wear their new gear at Thursday's sold-out watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the game will be seen on the big screen. Also on Thursday, there will be a chance for buyers to snag seats to Games 3 and 4 in Indy when tickets go on sale at 2 p.m.
The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks in the NBA playoffs Game 6 on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Braylon Mullins, Mark Zackery IV and Justin Kirby at forefront as Indiana All-Stars complete sweep of Kentucky.