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Pacers Force Game 7 Against Thunder's Top Defense

10/3/2025

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The Indiana Pacers pushed the NBA Finals to seven games against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder boasted the league's best defense.
Teams must excel in transition to beat the Thunder.
Last season, Indiana ranked seventh in transition possessions and fourth in offensive efficiency from transition plays, per Cleaning the Glass.

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Story summary

The Indiana Pacers pushed the NBA Finals to seven games against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder boasted the league's best defense.
Teams must excel in transition to beat the Thunder.
Last season, Indiana ranked seventh in transition possessions and fourth in offensive efficiency from transition plays, per Cleaning the Glass.