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Historic Comeback Playoffs Led by the Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have made NBA history with an unprecedented number of comebacks in the current playoffs, showcasing their resilience in tightly contested games.
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Welcome to the Comeback Playoffs, spearheaded by the Indiana Pacers.
The Pacers made history by overcoming a 15-point deficit in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, marking the 10th comeback of this kind during the playoffs. Notably, they accounted for five of these 15-point comebacks, while the rest of the league combined for the other five.
Statistically, no postseason since 1997 has seen as many 15-point comebacks, especially from a single team.
Key Comeback Moments:
- Game 1, NBA Finals: Pacers down by 15 but won 111-110 against Oklahoma City thanks to a last-second jumper by Tyrese Haliburton.
- Game 3, East Finals: The Pacers fell into a 20-point deficit but lost to the Knicks 106-100, led by Jalen Brunson’s key plays.
- Game 5, East Semifinals: Indiana came back from a 19-point disadvantage against the Cleveland Cavaliers to triumph 114-105.
The NBA playoffs continue to defy expectations, with the Pacers at the forefront of thrilling comebacks.
