Siakam apologizes to Pacers fans after Finals loss: “We wanted to do it for Indy [more than anything]… these guys sleep, breathe basketball… We’re sorry we couldn’t get it done.”

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  2. I’m sure Pacers fans are still incredibly proud of them. They have nothing to hold their head down about

  4. It’s ironic how the state most known for basketball hasn’t won an NBA championship. Thanks for trying Siakam.

  5. The only reason I might remember OKC won the title is because they played the Pacers. The Pacers were the far more memorable and interesting team and were the reason the Finals were worth watching at all. TJ stepping up, Siakams dunk, Halliburton shedding the overrated label, among so many other reasons.

  6. Is it just me or did this season feel like one of the longest seasons in years? I know the finals went 7 games, but it seemed as if the playoffs went on forever and the regular season ended ages ago.

  7. Siakim had his 2nd bad game of the Finals when the Pacers needed him to put up a big game but he has nothing to feel sorry about, he’s been the Pacers best player all playoffs and their most reliable one, he’s carried them when Tyrese had bad games and disappeared for entire halves and gotten half the credit he deserves

  8. No shame P. No idea why you didn’t play the last half of the 3rd quarter, but you did what you could.

    We were all truly robbed of an epic game 7. Hurts so bad.

  9. Pacers had one of the most fun runs I can remember. As soon as Hali was injured tonight all the air left the room, and the Cinderalla story was over. It was a fairly boring and meaningless game after that. I’ll always be a Hali/Indy fan now though, really like their style of play, and they did it the right way, rather than through gaming the refs and foul baiting and all that.

  10. Fuuuuckkk, P…. man… you have nothing to apologize for. He’s been an absolute dog this whole playoff. Never took a game off. He instilled the championship mentality in these dudes. I really hope our squad can get him another ring.

  11. Pacers fans going to be hurting for a longtime off this one.

    The what if’s

  14. fuck adam silver and scott foster for ruining potentially the best story in the games history. his desire to fuck up game 4 to prevent a 3-1 lead has now ruined the league and his ratings will be even worse than before 🤣🤣

  15. These guys have absolutely nothing to apologise for. That was an unbelievable run that felt more akin to a sports film than real life.

  16. I’m sick to my stomach I hope this pacers run isn’t forgotten like my 2023 Heat run was. I’ll always root for the underdog.

  17. 2025 Indiana Pacers are the most a team that didn’t win it ever felt like Champs

  19. Nothing to be ashamed of, Pacers are officially big dawgs to me. Speedy recovery Hali 🫡.

  20. It sucks because if Hali didn’t get injured, I would say they’d be favorites to be back in the finals next year.

  21. He carried the team alongside Halliburton for a dream run, nothing to apologize

  22. He carried the team alongside Halliburton for a dream run, nothing to apologize

  23. People say Pacers won’t be in the finals for a while, which most will agree. I feel best case is a similar situation with the Dirk Mavs. Mavs lose in the finals in 2006, come back for the ultimate playoffs run 5 years later in 2011 to win one of the most satisfying championships.

    Hopefully it all comes together again maybe in 2 years so possibly the 2027-28 season. Haliburton will be in his prime where hopefully his injury hasn’t limited him too much by then. Siakam will be the older vet whose defense will still be great. Nembhard will have grown into a great player

  24. It’s hard playing refs and the other team at the same time when your best player was hurt. Nothing the Pacers could’ve done about that.

  25. Underrated trade of the year by the way…Indiana just this week, traded their 2025 FRP to get their 2026 FRP back. They can now execute a gap year and have a higher FRP before Hali comes back

  28. Thank you Pacers. This was the most fun I have had watching the NBA in a long time. Very proud of what this team accomplished. #PACERPROUD

  29. This man sold his soul to try and make it happen. Nothing but respect for Siakam. Dude showed up every single game and did everything he could to win it all.

  30. I really don’t like that the Thunder won. It’s how they won that bothers me. I stopped watching when you can clearly see them holding people and they never get called for it

  31. I’m ngl if the nba try to let okc become a dynasty with the refs allowing that type of defense I need either the magic or Detroit to make it to the finals next year, let’s see how good okc is when they’re playing a team with the same defense mentality and size to match them

  32. Eh, they’re still the best in the East, for now, and I’m saying this as a Knicks fan, the Pacers can still hold their heads high, they had a great season. Get well TH.

  33. He shouldn’t be apologizing they played their hearts out this series.

  34. Pascal and nesmith the two dudes I can stomach respecting on the pacers. Legitimate dogs

  35. This Pacers run was the most I’ve ever cared about a non-Raptors team. They were absolutely electric and if Hali doesn’t go down, they had a really good shot of winning it all. I hope Hali heals quick and they keep the Hali/Siakam pairing for years to come.

  37. Everytime I saw this dude about to carry the whole fucking squad…that other lil bitch drew cheap fouls and ended up at the line.

    In one instance he hooked a defenders arm, and spun himself towards the ground, dragging the defender down.

    This was the formula the entire playoffs.

    Breaking all momentum. Over and over again.

    Im done with the NBA. Fuck this WWE scripted bullshit.

    Congrats to the refs on their Larry O Brien trophy.

  38. The obvious solution is to trade Halliburton for an injury prone, aging superstar, while driving away your fanbase and former players while saying something stupid like, “defense wins championships”. Thats the only answer for next year. 

  39. lol goodness people. OKC have the best home court, and defense. The Pacers lost their most important player and some people STIlLL blame the coaching. Ffs scapegoaters. And if Siakam did play? Oh I guarantee you it’d be “why keep playing him??? “

  41. With Halliburton out, why was Pascal on the bench for so long in the 3rd? Genuine question?

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