Typical NBA bullshit that the Pacers have had to deal with for decades now. The frustrating part is just blatant it has become. The storyline of 2 small market teams was good enough to just let it play out. The NBA never learned from the other sports that small market teams succeeding is a positive thing. One team being a HUGE underdog was a big story as well. I always have been and always will be a Pacers fan. But I root for them now more out of spite for the rest of the league and those who run it. What is going to really suck is that this team has one more season to win a title. They will likely come up short again. And while Carlisle MIGHT be safe in his job, the roster is likely going to be blown up and shift to a rebuild rather than adding players to overcome the next step. Even adding players and letting others go will definitely have an impact on the team chemistry. I love this team and the current roster. What they have done since January has been special. But these guys are also quality guys in and around the community. Such a shame that such a remarkable run had to crash and burn the way it has. I know OKC is the better team, but there is ZERO doubt the series should be 3-1 Pacers going into last night’s game, just like the series against Boston last year should have been 3-1 Pacers.