By Joshua Miranda Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The underdog Indiana Pacers had a chance to seize control of the NBA Finals and take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. But by the time the final buzzer echoed through a quiet Gainbridge Fieldhouse late Friday night, it was Oklahoma City still… Read more »
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Pushed by its Bench, Indiana Beats Oklahoma City to Lead NBA Finals, 2-1
By Joshua Miranda Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — “In 49 other states, it’s just basketball,” Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle had said after his team clinched a spot in the NBA Finals. “But this is Indiana.” It’s a sentiment so deeply woven into the basketball culture throughout the state that hearing just part of… Read more »