Oklahoma City, USA – The American sports world bowed before the unexpected victory of the Indiana Pacers in the first game of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The feat, which culminated in a score of 110-111 in favor of the Pacers, generated a wave of reactions of surprise and admiration among prominent figures from various disciplines.
Stellar Reactions
WNBA star and Indiana Fever’s leader, Caitlin Clark, expressed her amazement through a message on X, adorned with emojis that reflected her disbelief and joy.The Los Angeles Lakers and NBA legend, Magic Johnson, also joined the celebration, highlighting Tyrese Haliburton’s decisive shot and the team’s impressive comeback in the third quarter.“Tyrese Haliburton does it again!!! (…). What an incredible shot by Tyrese Haliburton to seal the victory for the Indiana Pacers in the first game of the Finals. It was an incredible comeback in the third quarter by the entire Pacers team!”
Magic Johnson
Current NBA players like Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers) or Immanuel Quickley (Toronto Raptors) also bowed to Indiana’s feat.
Impact on the NFL
The excitement wasn’t limited to basketball. In the NFL, figures like Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, reacted with surprise to Haliburton’s performance, while Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys praised the Pacers’ performance in the final quarter.The second game of the NBA Finals will be played this Sunday also in Oklahoma.
