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Indiana gonna win the next game cause everybody will take OKC Indiana had their chances tonight. They missed shots. But hey that’s why they play the game.

id just tell the Pacers no pressure. No one expects them to be there. All the pressure is on OKC to win that next game.

if the Pacers pull it out they can win a championship at home. Pacers in 6.

 

indy would've won it all if they hadn't choked that one away

 

I admit I'm completely content just reading about what happened a day or two after the game haha.

 

Looks like Okoro is available and could definitely be a buy low candidate for that first guard off the bench.

https://hoopshype.com/2025/06/14/te...ro-unless-cavs-attach-assets-to-his-contract/

 

On the bright side for us if OKC would’ve lost this series they probably make an all in type of move in the off season. They still look beatable currently constructed. Obviously series isn’t 100% over yet.

 

Gabe + Maxi + Knecht + Rui for Allen + Okoro + Wade does work.

 

Typically I wouldn't have watched much of this with Lakers not involved, but I have watched all but the first game. It has been really good basketball and I've been rooting for Indiana hard as they play a very fun to watch ball always moving guys cutting entertaining style of offense, like you always say you prefer. Plus their defense is right up there with OKC's.

I'm with abeer though on the ridiculous officiating on SGA allowing him that blatant arm bar on offense. That play last night down left side of the key where his right arm knocked the defender off balance and almost down while he then drifted to his left for the fall away J that the announcers were gushing over ... was shown multiple times. One view in slow motion from him behind shows the official straight on unobstructed view from the base line 10 feet away just allowing it. Seriously WTF is going on with that!?

 

yeah, i think one of them quietly admitted it was both an offensive foul and a travel, but they cut away really fast.

 

https://x.com/thedunkcentral/status/1933608388425830411?s=46&t=dxHVG1zhnAQjrvkUnQlJEg

 

yeah, i figured he was going to be near full mle. i just hope it doesn't set the market for capela around there.

 

lol, no. he's never been as impactful as he looks like he is, imo.

 

I want Claxton and then we can focus on some midgets. Get it done Rob!

 

We’re next on the list lol

 

Sets the precedent for DFS extension, although DFS is also coming off of a foot surgery. But I think his deal could be around this ballpark, or less. Both are the same age, although Adams a few months younger.

 

Are Bruce or naw realistic tpmle targets?

 

DFS should probably come in a little under, imo. but we'll see how the FO plays it. don't want to risk insulting him.

bruce should be, though i'm not positive he's high on my list, tbh. no way NAW goes for it, imo. unless something wild happens.

 

I don't think we should count on Capela or Lopez with the 5.7M, especially now. Increases sense of urgency, and possibly price to trade for two centers, instead of counting on free agency. Most feasible way imo to trade for two different centers is to trade for one center under contract, and one center via NBA draft. Can't really expect miracles with the 5.7M. Might be able to sign an extra big, like Simms, Plumlee, or maybe Kornet. Or use it on a veteran or youngish guard or forward? Might ultimately end up with someone like Exum with the 5.7M (pessimistically).