Pacers Barge Into Finals Against The Oklahoma City Thunder

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One more series. The biggest of them all, and a matchup not many would have predicted early on. In an entertaining series with plenty of ups and downs and drama and action, the Indiana Pacers clung onto their three-to-one advantage through four games and won by a commanding 17 points in their game six win against the New York Knicks.

Now, in what will be a test for the underdog Pacers, they will have to replicate their Cinderella-esque performances on the biggest stage against arguably the best team this year. The lights have never been brighter for the resilient Indiana team or for the promising and deep roster of the Thunder.

The Thunder came off an impressive series victory against the hungry Timberwolves, with one hiccup in the five games it took for the Thunder to win four. The stubborn defense of the Thunder and their all-around play will be put against one of the best offensive sides in the Pacers. Whatever the result, an exhilarating NBA Finals matchup is in store for two teams with little prior playoff success.