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. @wtevs.bsky.social was a year early on why the whole NBA loves and respects T.J. McConnell for @sbnation.bsky.social www.sbnation.com/nba/2024/5/2...

Don't traffic much in "the messaging" of it all. but talking people of a cult may be easier if you lean more into "this is no longer what you thought you signed up for, you were deceived, he's different now." He was always 1000% trash. but giving people and out where they don't feel dumb might help.

I'm begging at this point

No bench player in NBA Finals history has ever posted 10+ PTS, 5+ AST and 5+ STL in a single game... ...until T.J. McConnell did tonight. H/T @bytimreynolds.bsky.social

Rick also had a huge hand in building the identity for the early 2000s Pistons — the other huge unlikely title winners. (Got over the hump after he left obviously.) Up there with almost anyone this century after Pop and Spo.

Five Hall of Famers

Offense Wins Championships. It's often been this way for awhile but not as catchy or smart sounding to talk about.

This is a vintage Rick Carlisle win. The way he reconfigured Haliburton's pick & roll to kill the Hartenstein drop coverage was a chef's kiss Finals adjustment. Now they lead the NBA Finals 2-1. Here's my story on how they became a match made in heaven: www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...

Mike Breen: "This crowd has been standing most of the fourth quarter. They've waited 25 years for a Finals game at home... They are celebrating here in Indianapolis! Their Pacers' dream of their first NBA title very much alive! They're two wins away from a championship!" 🏀🎙️ #NBA #NBAFinals

Tonight was the first time this postseason that Pacers won without making 36% from 3. But they are also now: - 14-0 when they score 110+ points - 14-0 when they shoot 46+ percent from field - 13-0 when they make 40+ field goals

Clap for Kevin Pritchard. Give Rick his props for playing this way.

Tyrese Haliburton roasting his dad on national TV: He outta pocket for them jeans 😭😭😭

The 68-win OKC Thunder now facing a must win Game 4 on the road in the NBA Finals. Against the team that lucked its way through the playoffs while led by the most overrated player in the league.

Lob to Obi, how you not do that

Siakam D on Shai 🎨

EMBARRASSING THIS SKELETON

Breen washed? Siakam was 7 feet inbounds.

Nesmith definitely played the ball...

Nesmith is a DOG. Hounding full court to get that steal.

Obi Toppin, real name no gimmicks

OBI WAN is also a Skywalker