Some fans clamored to see a court that matched the magnitude of the event – meaning they didn’t want to see a court that was no different than a regular-season game. It was pointed out that the league’s NBA Cup court has logos on it for the in-season tournament.

Fans at a watch party in Gainbridge Fieldhouse erupted when Tyrese Haliburton's last-second shot clinched the first game of the NBA Finals.

The Pacers, in their first Finals in 25 years, counter with a historic offense orchestrated by Tyrese Haliburton, thriving on precision and corner 3-pointers. This clash of small-market teams promises a high-speed, turnover-driven battle, with Oklahoma City's suffocating defense facing Indiana's multi-faceted attack.