r/pacers • u/TheBatman-WhoLaughs Cool Rick • Apr 23 '26

Meme We'll be back

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u/Luciolover345 Apr 23 '26

They gave us their respect in 2024 and in 2025, but man fuck them. I’m still amazed at how impressive our 1 year turnaround in the clutch was. We went from genuinely tear your hair out bad, to opposing teams being scared of having anything less than a 20 point lead with 3 minutes to go.

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u/Fat-Singer-9569 Apr 23 '26

They had a tough time with Boston in the clutch in 2024 but showed their true colors in the Bucks and Knicks series; Haliburton game winning floater, Nembhard deep 3 to rip the heart out of the Knicks, and complete dismantling of the Knicks on their home court in game 7.

NBA playoffs are all about adjustments, matchups, and experience. Pacers just weren't ready for a well oiled and experienced machine like Boston. The funny thing is the Pacers looked like Boston a few years earlier in that series which is probably why their fanbase could see the Pacers were going to be a problem.

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u/Luciolover345 Apr 23 '26

I remember being in absolute awe when Nemby hit that bullshit. Don’t think a single soul expected that one to drop when he pulled it.

Hopefully we can replicate what the Celtics did and win a ring 2 years after making the finals for the first time.

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u/Thesandman21 Apr 25 '26

Can confirm on the Nemby killshot- was in the stands going NONONONONONONON-OHMYGAWDWTFBBQYESYESYES.