For the Indiana Pacers, a chance at being perfect in Games 1 and 2 of these playoffs went awry. They’ll have to settle for a mere split of the opening two games in the NBA Finals instead.

What is the biggest adjustment the Pacers need to make in Game 3? Kevin Pelton: It's time for Rick Carlisle to consider shrinking his rotation. As much as Indiana's depth has been

Sporting an Aaron Wiggins shirt in his pregame warmups, Jalen Williams looked like Nostradamus four hours later. Sometimes you need your role players to get hot to secure a playoff win. The Oklahoma City Thunder received that in bunches in Game 2.