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The Indiana Pacers have proven themselves to be true underdogs during this year’s NBA playoffs, pulling off an incredible series of comebacks that defy the odds. In a recent article by Rohan Nadkarni and Joe Murphy for NBC News, they delve into the Pacers’ remarkable journey through each round of the postseason, highlighting their improbable victories against all odds.
In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Pacers faced an uphill battle when trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder by a staggering 9 points with just over two minutes left on the clock. ESPN’s win probability model gave Indiana only a 3.6% chance to pull off a victory at that point. However, against all expectations, the Pacers managed to turn things around and secure an incredible 111-110 win, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
This wasn’t even their most improbable comeback of the postseason. In Game 5 of the conference quarterfinals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana overcame an equally daunting challenge when they trailed by seven points with just 39 seconds remaining in overtime. With only a 2.1% chance of winning at that point, the Pacers managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and clinch a thrilling 119-118 win.
Their next challenge came in Game 2 of the conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With just 57.1 seconds left on the clock, Indiana found themselves trailing by seven points once again. This time, however, they managed to turn things around and secure a narrow 120-119 victory despite having only a 4.1% chance of winning at that point in the game.
Their most astonishing comeback came in Game 1 of the conference finals against the New York Knicks, where they faced an even more daunting challenge when trailing by 14 points with just two minutes and 51 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. With a mere 0.3% chance of winning at that point, Indiana managed to rally and secure a dramatic overtime victory, clinching a 138-135 win against all odds.
The Pacers’ incredible run through this year’s playoffs has been nothing short of miraculous. Their ability to pull off these improbable victories in each round of the postseason is truly remarkable and serves as an inspiration for underdog teams everywhere. While winning even one of these games would have been highly unlikely, winning all four was considered virtually impossible – on par with being struck by lightning.
The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated. It highlights the power of determination, resilience, and teamwork in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. The Pacers’ incredible journey through the playoffs will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable moments in NBA history – a testament to their unwavering belief in themselves and their ability to defy expectations at every turn.
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