Fans of Pacers will relive a playoff game. As for those of the Thunder, they have been waiting for this for four years, since the adventure of the “bubble” in Orlando in 2020. And even since 2019 to attend a match in Indiana.
So it's been a long time and only Myles Turner, Doug McDermott and TJ McConnell were already present in the colors of Indiana to face Miami in the first round four years ago.
“It’s so important. Such. It’s been four years”, explains the pivot. “The last few years, at this point, we were on vacation. We didn't even watch the playoffs. This is where it matters most. This is when legends are born. »
” Attach your belt ! »
The Pacers have even been waiting for a simple victory in a series since 2018. Because in 2019 and 2020, they were swept by the Celtics and the Heat. As for passing a round, we have to go back to 2014. For a franchise that had only missed the playoffs six times between 1990 and 2020, this period of drought was notable.
” I am really impatient. We all grew up watching the playoffs, seeing our favorite players in those moments”remembers Tyrese Haliburton. “Now I have that same opportunity. I am very enthusiastic. For our group, this was the goal of the season. »
This first round against the Bucks promises to be hot since the meetings between the two teams this season have been very lively.
” Attach your belt “, announces Myles Turner. ” It's pleasant. That's what I try to tell the guys: It's the best time of year to play basketball. We're on television. We must take advantage of this opportunity. Our families will watch us. These are unique moments. »
