Ahead of Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, a video of Thunder buses decorated for a championship parade surfaced, prompting Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle to express motivation for his team. This preemptive celebration mirrors past instances, such as the Dallas Mavericks in 2006, reminding the Thunder to focus on the game and avoid premature celebrations.
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Obi Toppin will miss at least a month due to a right hamstring strain, while Bennedict Mathurin is considered "week-to-week" with a right big toe sprain, adding to the Indiana Pacers' injury woes. With these setbacks, the team now has a total of eight players listed on the injury report ahead of their game against the Mavericks. Want More Context? 🔎
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