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The Pressure of Winning: Analyzing the Pacers’ Game Seven Struggle
In the high-octane world of the NBA playoffs, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For the Indiana Pacers, the second round encounter with the Oklahoma City Thunder was fraught with drama, especially when the pressure to win fell heavily on the home team. The Thunder, being the favorites, bore the weight of expectations, while the Pacers played without the burden of necessity. They displayed undeniable desire and hope, but as they headed into halftime down by a mere point, the emotional atmosphere hinted at the potential for an upset.