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4-dimensional detailed explanation of how amazing the Pacers are: Harry becomes the king of kills + Yincheng becomes the king of reversals. Can he win the first championship?

7:46pm, 7 June 2025【Basketball】

"Leading 15+ is a big deal", accompanied by Halliburton's magical 0.3-second finals G1, he has tied with 1 three finals this year, and led the Pacers to complete 15+ major reversals five times this year's playoffs. There is no doubt that Halliburton has transformed into "Key Mr.", while the Pacers have transformed into "Miracle Team". They have returned to the finals after 25 years with their perseverance and are currently leading the Thunder 1-0 in total. It is exciting to see whether they can continue to create miracles and impact the first championship in the team's history.

Halliburton's key goals this year's playoffs are: 3 wins and 1 draw.

G5 in the first round of the playoffs: Halliburton made a key layup in the last moment of overtime, and completed a layup with 1.1 seconds left, helping the Pacers defeat the Bucks 119-118 overtime, and finally advanced 4-1.

G2 in the second round of the playoffs: Halliburton completed a three-pointer in the last 1 second in the final quarter, helping the Pacers complete a 20-point reversal to defeat the Cavaliers 120-119.

Playoff Eastern Conference Final G1: Halliburton hit the tie in the last moment of the fourth quarter, helping the Pacers narrowly defeat the Knicks 138-135 in overtime.

Playoff Finals G1: Halliburton made a magical mid-range shot in the last 0.3 seconds, helping the Pacers reverse 111-110 and narrowly defeat the Thunder.

Halliburton has a strong winning goal: he is better than Jordan + the first player in history + the best player in the face of the game.

One, Halliburton hit the finals in the last 1 second, becoming the first person since Jordan in 1997.

Secondly, Halliburton has hit a final shot in less than 5 seconds in a single season, becoming the first person in the playoffs history.

Third, Halliburton hit 6 goals when he equalized or overtaken the ball in the fourth quarter of the playoffs this year or in the last 90 seconds of overtime, (the key ball hit rate is 85.7%), exceeding the highest shooting rate maintained by James since 1997.

Equalifying or overtaking in the last 90 seconds of the single playoffs from 1997 to the present:

1. Halliburton - 6 shots in 2025 - 85.7% (4 games)

2. James - 5 shots in 2018 - 5 shots in 6 shots in 83.3% (4 games)

3. Nowitzki - 5 shots in 2011 - 5 shots in 7 shots in 71.4% (4 games)

4. Stockton - 5 shots in 7 shots in 1997 - 5 shots in 7 shots in 71.4% (4 games)

5. Ray Allen - 5 shots in 2009 - 5 shots in 8 shots in 62.5% (5 games)

6. Durant - 5 of 8 shots in 2012 - hitting percentage 62.5% (5 games)

7. Ben Gordon - 5 of 11 shots in 2009 - hitting percentage 45.5% (5 games)

First team in the past 27 years: Pacers made 5 15+ reversals in the playoffs this year, breaking the curse of 0 wins and 182 losses.

It is driven by Halliburton's repeated magical kills that the Pacers became the number one reversal team in this year's playoffs. The Pacers' 5 15+ reversals this year:

G5 in the first round of the playoffs: The Pacers fell behind by up to 20 points in the first half, and 7 points behind in the last 33 seconds of overtime. In the end, Halliburton made a layup and completed a quasi-final kill, and the Pacers completed a counterattack 120-119.

G2 in the second round of the playoffs: The Pacers fell behind by up to 20 points in the first half and 7 points behind in the last 48 seconds of the final quarter. In the end, Halliburton made a three-pointer and the Pacers completed a counterattack 120-119.

G5 in the second round of the playoffs: The Pacers fell behind by up to 19 points in the first half, and finally completed a counterattack 114-105, with a total score of 4-1 eliminated the Cavaliers.

Playoff Eastern Conference Final G1: The Pacers fell behind by up to 17 points, and fell behind by 14 points less than 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Halliburton made a difficult shot in the fourth quarter and tied the big two points. In the end, the Pacers completed a counterattack 138-135 overtime.

Playoff Finals G1: The Pacers were 15 points behind in the final quarter, Halliburton hit a quasi-final shot with 0.3 seconds left, and the Pacers completed a counterattack 111-110, reversing the maximum loss probability of 96.4%. The Pacers have completed 15+ five times this year, including two 20-point reversals. They have become the first team to do this in the playoffs since 1998, showing their unparalleled tenacity. The Pacers fell behind by 15+ in 8 games in the playoffs this year, but in the end, they made 5 wins and 3 losses in 5 counterattacks, which is undoubtedly the key to their ability to pass the levels continuously after 25 years to advance to the finals and win the championship.

Pacers' magical performance continued to the finals. They not only completed a 15-point reversal in the finals G1, but also fell 9+ in less than 3 minutes. The past finals history was 0 wins and 182 losses, while the Pacers rewrite history was 1 win and 182 losses.

The first team in the playoffs history: The Pacers still won 18 more turnovers.

In addition, the Pacers made 18 mistakes in the first half of the finals, with 24 mistakes in the game, with only 6 mistakes than the Thunder team. They still win 18 more mistakes, becoming the first team in the history of the playoffs to win 18+ mistakes. The previous record was 15 more mistakes to win..

1. In 2025, the Pacers won the Thunder with 18 more mistakes

2. In 2012, the Grizzlies won the Clippers with 15 more mistakes

3. In 2013, the Warriors won the Nuggets with 14 more mistakes

4. In 1985, the Lakers won the Nuggets with 14 more mistakes

5. In 2022, the 76ers won the Raptors with 13 more mistakes

6. In 2017, the Grizzlies won the Spurs with 13 more mistakes

7. In 2006, the Pacers won the Nets with 13 more mistakes

8. In 1986, the Trail Blazers won the Nuggets with 13 more mistakes

9. In 1984, the Jazz won the Suns 13 mistakes

10. In 1974, the Bucks won the Bulls

Halliburton's magic and the Pacers' tenacity complement each other to create their magicality so far this season. Of course, as Halliburton said, "This is very special, really very special, but we are still three wins away, so there is no need to celebrate anything too crazy now. After all, the Thunder are a strong team, and we have to go back to this stadium and fight again. They will definitely be ready to counterattack."

"There are still a lot of videos to study next, and there are a few days to analyze and improve. Just watch the videos carefully, everyone takes good care of their health and prepares for the game in a few days. We have to stabilize, and there is more work to do."

Whether Halliburton and the Pacers can continue to maintain magic and strive for the first championship in the team's history is worth looking forward to.

(Text/Zuiwofusheng)