It's been tough sledding for Siakam, who is averaging 17 points on 13 shots per game through two Finals contests, having missed 12 of his 20 attempts inside the arc and four of his six launches from beyond it,

The Detroit Pistons weren't far behind from the Pacers last season, finishing fifth in the conference with 44 wins.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton discussed "The Moment" nickname he received from ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson after his game-winning bucket in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder last Thursday,

The Indiana Pacers aren't a destination for the NBA's free agents and rarely earn high draft picks. To reach the Finals, they had to buck convention and get creative.

The one who went toe-to-toe with Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing and Shaquille O’Neal. The one whose posters still line the walls of local bars and barbershops. The one who, every time he comes home, receives a champion’s applause — even though he never was one.

The NBA Finals are off and running, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers tied with the series shifting to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Wednesday. But does it really feel like the Finals? I don’t mean because of the small-market teams — I’ll rest the slander of the midwest for today — or perceived lack of star power.

NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers has captured the attention of basketball fans as both teams are battling for their first title in the modern era. Hence, the series has brought new life to the Finals narrative.