During a critical phase of the game, Richard Jefferson noted the Pacers' tendency to thrive with a significant deficit, despite being down by 14 points. As the game progressed, Indiana mounted a comeback. The team executed a series of strategic plays, highlighted by a decisive move from Bennedict Mathurin that cut the deficit to 12 points with a little over four minutes remaining. Coach Mark Daigneault of the Thunder called for a timeout as the Pacers gained momentum, underscoring the tension and competitive nature of the matchup.
If Tyrese Haliburton was still playing, and it was a 15-point lead with six minutes to go, that's right where the Pacers like it.
The Pacers grabbed the rebound and headed the other way... Mathurin used that little sliver of an attacking angle to drive left.
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