Carlisle made a harsh talk after the game! The Pacers are only 2 wins from the team s first championship in history. Are the Thunder panicked?

In the early morning of June 12, 2025, the NBA Finals continued to burn in Indiana! The Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 at home, rewriting the series score to 2-1! They are only two steps away from the first O'Brien Cup in the history of the team! After the game, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle's loud speech injected the strongest mental agent into this champion chaser, which is the finishing touch!

G3 review: In the final quarter, the Pacers' sword-drawing finals

This game can be regarded as a classic showdown with ups and downs. The Pacers made a suffocating 32-18 attack wave in the fourth quarter, setting the victory in one fell swoop. You know, this Indiana Youth Team scored an astonishing 40 points in the second quarter, setting a record for single-quarter scoring in the NBA Finals! Throughout the game, their shooting percentage was as high as 51.8%, and their three-point shooting percentage reached 33.3%. This shows how fierce the offensive firepower is. Although the Thunder resisted tenaciously, he was defeated in the face of the Pacers' offensive like a tide. This victory gave the Pacers the lead in the NBA Finals stage and made them even more eager for the coveted championship trophy.

Carlisle Proverbs: Team basketball can only be united as one team. "We are such a team. We need everyone. We must play like this." Carlisle's words after the game are short but very important. This is not only a summary of this game, but also an emphasis on the Pacers' philosophy throughout the season. Under Carlisle's training, this Pacers no longer rely on the super-god performance of a single star, but have deeply imprinted the concept of team basketball in the hearts of every player. It is this belief of "everyone is for me, I am for everyone" that has allowed the Pacers to defeat strong enemies repeatedly in the playoffs and even the NBA Finals, and has also made the atmosphere in the locker room unprecedentedly united. Carlisle's words will undoubtedly further enhance the team's cohesion and fighting will, and make the most psychological preparations for the next tough battle.

Stars shine: Halliburton leads, and Mathin is amazing on the bench, Carlisle's "team theory" is not empty talk, and the performance of the players is the best evidence. In this game, the Pacers scored in double digits, and everyone was in power! Benedict Mathurin on the bench was like a magic weapon falling from the sky, making 9 of 12 shots, efficiently scoring 27 points and 4 rebounds, including 2 of 3 three-pointers, becoming the team's winning surprise. Core guard Tyres Halliburton made 22 points and sent 11 assists, perfectly connecting the team's offense. Front player Pascal Siakam contributed 21 points and 6 rebounds, showing the value of a veteran on both ends of the offense and defense. "Desperate Saburo" T.J. McConnell contributed 10 points, 5 assists and an astonishing 5 steals. His vitality and fighting spirit ignited the whole audience! The outstanding performance of these players is the most vivid reflection of Carlisle's basketball philosophy.

Challenge ahead: The Thunder is not an easy task, and the Pacers still need to be alert. Although they lead 2-1, they are only two games away from the first NBA championship in the team history, the Pacers must not take it lightly. As a experienced and resilient team, the Thunder will never surrender easily. They will inevitably make a crazy counterattack in G4. For the Pacers, how to maintain concentration on the away game, continue their hot feel, and deal with the possible change of the Thunder will be a huge test. Every point, every offense and defense, may determine the direction of the series. Staying calm and sticking to the team is their only way toward the road to glory.

Historical Echo: The glory of the city, the Pacers aim at the peak, the Pacers have never been involved in the NBA championship in history. The city's love for basketball and desire for championships have long been deeply rooted in the bones. From the glory of the Reggie Miller era to the new wave led by Halliburton today, Indiana fans have been waiting for this moment for too long. If the Pacers can finally win the cup, this will not only be the team's historic breakthrough, but also the best reward for this basketball city. Their success will also set a new example for the NBA league's small and medium-sized football teams: as long as you adhere to the correct team building ideas and team basketball, everything is possible!

Conclusion: Can Carlisle's "mind method" create a legend?

Rick Carlisle's post-match declaration is not just a simple summary, but more like a mobilization order and a transmission of belief. On top stages like the NBA Finals, skills and tactics are important, but strong spiritual power can often become the key to determining the outcome. Can the Pacers carry out team basketball to the end, transform Carlisle's "mind method" into the ultimate fruit of victory, and create their own history? At 8:30 pm ET on June 13, the G4 battle will give some answers. Let us pay attention to this peak showdown in the NBA Finals and witness the historic journey of the Indiana Pacers! Thunder, are you really ready?