The Pacers are halfway to winning the unlikeliest championship in recorded NBA history
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You have to go back to the 2003 Florida Marlins to top what the Pacers could pull off
At this point, we're beyond there being no historical precedent for what the Indiana Pacers are doing. We're into full-on fantasy land. And yet the prospect of the Pacers winning what would not only be their first championship as an NBA franchise, but also probably the unlikeliest championship in recorded NBA history, has never felt more real after a 116-107 win over the Thunder in Game 3 to take a 2-1 Finals lead. 2014-15 Warriors +2800 2010-11 Mavericks +2000 2018-19 Raptors +1850 2022-23 Nuggets +1800 2003-04 Pistons +1500 1999 NFL Rams +15000 1991 MLB Twins +8000 2003 MLB Marlins +7500 *2025 NBA Pacers +6600 2006 NHL Hurricanes +6000 2001 NFL Patriots +6000 2023 MLB Rangers +5000 1981 NFL 49ers +5000 1987 MLB Twins +5000
Get this: The Pacers were a 66-1 preseason long shot to win the title this year, per Bet MGM. That would make them by far the unlikeliest champion in recorded NBA history if they are able to finish this deal, with the 2014-15 Warriors, at 28-1, the only team even in the vicinity.
