Fever's Caitlin Clark celebrates Pacers' thrilling comeback victory over Thunder

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has already dubbed the Pacers the "best comeback workforce" of her lifetime. They proved that time once more with one other comeback victory over the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder in Recreation 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night time.

Clark, who has been sidelined for weeks with a quad harm, celebrated on social media as the Pacers took their first lead of the sport within the closing second of the fourth quarter when Tyrese Haliburton’s leap shot gave Indiana a one-point lead and secured the 111-110 victory over the Thunder.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after a play in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder throughout the fourth quarter in recreation one of many 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Middle. (Kyle Terada-Imagn Photos)

"YOU CANT MAKE IT UP," Clark posted on X.

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Her reference to the Pacers’ unwavering means to rally adopted her earlier publish on Could 21 when Indiana got here again from a 14-point deficit with underneath three minutes remaining in Recreation 1 of the Jap Convention finals in opposition to the New York Knicks.

It was one other jumper from Haliburton that despatched that recreation to extra time and would give the Pacers Recreation 1 with a 138-135 extra time win.

"PACERS ARE THE GREATEST COMEBACK TEAM IVE EVER SEEN," Clark mentioned on the time.

Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Indiana Fever, reacts after a three-pointer throughout the first half wam at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 16, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Justin Casterline/Getty Photos)

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The Thunder’s collapse was solely half the story on Thursday night time. Indiana dedicated 19 turnovers within the first half however returned within the second with simply 5 turnovers and outscored Oklahoma Metropolis 32-16 within the closing 10 minutes.

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 19 factors. Obi Toppin scored 17, Myles Turner had 15, and Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard every had 14.

"I don’t know what you say about it, however I do know that this group is a resilient group, and we don’t surrender till it’s 0.0 on the clock," Haliburton mentioned of the win.

Indiana Pacers ahead Aaron Nesmith (23) and guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) have fun after a play in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder throughout the fourth quarter in recreation one of many 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Middle. (Kyle Terada-Imagn Photos)