Back in 2013, the Indiana Pacers battled the Miami Heat in a brutal Eastern Conference Finals. LeBron James was at his absolute peak, delivering soul-crushing moments—none more painful than a Game 1 overtime buzzer-beater that stole the momentum and ultimately the series. It left a scar in Indiana’s playoff history. One that fans—and future players—never forgot.
One of those fans was a young Myles Turner. On June 3, 2013, Turner tweeted: “What if Pacers win it all.” Fast forward 12 years, and Turner is no longer watching from a distance—he’s leading the charge.
“I remember watching that series against the Heat. They were playing really well. They were my favourite team in 2K at the time. I wanted it for ’em,” Turner said.
Now, in 2025, Turner and the Indiana Pacers are flipping the script. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, they overcame a 15-point fourth-quarter hole and a 9-point deficit with under three minutes left to stun the Thunder. No team had ever pulled off that comeback in Finals history!
And that “what if” Turner asked in 2013? It’s starting to feel very real.
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