Indiana Pacers star Caitlin Clark has enthusiastically endorsed the team as the ‘greatest comeback team’ of her career following their dramatic Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. The Pacers executed a remarkable fourth-quarter rally, overcoming a 10-point deficit with a final-second jumper from Tyrese Haliburton to secure an 111-110 victory. Clark’s admiration for the team’s tenacity was evident on social media, as she expressed her disbelief at the feat.
Clark’s praise for the Pacers’ resilience followed a similar sentiment from her earlier reaction to their Game 1 victory over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, where the team came back from a 14-point deficit to win in overtime. Both incidents highlighted the Pacers’ unyielding determination, as noted by Coach Haliburton, who emphasized the team’s refusal to surrender until the final buzzer. The Pacers’ strong performance in the second half, where they outscored the Thunder 32-16, underscored their ability to adapt and capitalize on key moments.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 19 points, while Obi Toppin scored 17, Myles Turner had 15, and Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard each contributed 14 points. The Thunder, meanwhile, struggled with 19 turnovers in the first half before improving to just five in the second. Nevertheless, Oklahoma City’s inability to overcome the deficit highlighted the Pacers’ strategic superiority and mental toughness. With the series now tied at 1-1, the Thunder will look to rebound in Game 2, which they host on Sunday night before the series returns to Indiana.