The Indiana Pacers delivered a historic performance in the first half of Game 7 against the New York Knicks. Shooting 76.3% from the field, the Pacers recorded the best shooting half in any playoff game in the past 25 years, surpassing previous records held by the Spurs and Magic. They also became the first team in NBA history to score 70 or more points in the first half of a Game 7 on the road, leading 70-55 at halftime. Key statistics include 29-of-38 field goals, 7-of-10 from three-point range, and 17 assists. The Pacers hold a 15-point lead at halftime.
The Pacers had the best shooting half in a playoff game in the last 25 years They also became the first team in NBA history to score 70+ points in the first half of a Game 7 π― (via: @ESPNStatsInfo) https://t.co/nl6LtZSUym
The Pacers had the best shooting half in a playoff game in the last 25 years π They also became the first team in NBA history to score 70+ points in the first half of a Game 7 π― (via: @ESPNStatsInfo) https://t.co/QIagcwbGJp
Pacers are shooting 76% from the field in the 1H... Thats the best playoff shooting half of any team in 25 YEARS π€― (h/t @TimBontemps) https://t.co/yu0LX18oKu
Best shooting percentage in 1st half of playoff game since 1997: Pacers 76.3% vs Knicks today Spurs 75.8% vs Heat Game 3 2014 Finals Magic 75% vs Lakers Game 3 2009 Finals
Pacers shot 76 percent in the first half, the best by any team in a half in the last 25 postseasons, per @ESPNStatsInfo. Insane.
Pacers' 29-for-38 (76.3%) performance in first half gives them the best teamwide playoff shooting half in the past 25 seasons, per @ESPNStatsInfo
The Pacers shot 76.3% in the first half against the Knicks, the highest FG% in any playoff half in the last 25 seasons π€― (via @ESPNStatsInfo) https://t.co/Ip01HKkXfj
The Pacers are the first team to score 70+ points in the first half of a road Game 7. (via @OptaSTATS) https://t.co/idqsYSKUPE
Pascal Siakam with the recovery and rejection right before half! π« Pacers shot a scorching 29-38 (76.3%) from the field and take a 70-55 lead into half of Game 7 on ABC. https://t.co/ZCjJTWdSOv
The Pacers were UNREAL in the 1st half of Game 7, shooting 66.7% from 3-point range and 76.3% from the field π€― Indiana is currently up 15 at halftime. https://t.co/5DhDNGJmoR
The Pacers shot 17 of 22 (77.3 percent) on non-paint shots in the first half. LOL.
Pacers shot 76% from the field. Got damn.
The main reason Indiana is leading by 15 at half? The Pacers had the best shooting half in a playoff game in the last 25 years, per @ESPNStatsInfo, shooting 76 percent to surpass the Spurs in the first half of Game 3 of the 2014 NBA Finals against the Heat. https://t.co/JVZBgvl27u
WHAT A FIRST HALF π€― Pacers unload an historic offensive performance midway through Game 7. https://t.co/ZNl4ubKEG7
The Pacers are the first team in NBA history to score 70+ points in the first half of a Game 7 on the road! πΏ (via @OptaSTATS) https://t.co/TQ7pt9Mhwo
The @Pacers are the first NBA team to score 70 or more points in the first half of a Game 7 on the road. https://t.co/nRRCSUOpFn
What a first half for the Pacers in Game 7 π - 56 points - 24-of-30 FG - 7-of-10 3PT - 17 assists https://t.co/SwoQ9KmZjx
The Pacers are shooting a gobsmacking 80% https://t.co/RYJsVta4S8
Halfway through the second quarter, the Pacers are shooting 24-for-30 from the field overall, and 7-for-10 from 3.
Pacers are shooting 80 PERCENT. Itβs more than midway through the second quarter π€― https://t.co/SvGnlCf3lr
The Pacers are shooting 80% from the field π
The Pacers are shooting 22 of 27. That is INCREDIBLE.
The Pacers are shooting like 325 percent today.
The Pacers are 21/26 from the field 80.77% π€― https://t.co/muyzPE8VKE
Pacers are now shooting 20-of-25 (80%) from the field through 15 minutes in Game 7 β¨οΈ https://t.co/YQnByrkggH
Pacers shooting 80%
Damn Pacers shooting 80%β¦ Go knicks!
Pacers really shot 76 percent (16-21) in the 1st quarter π€― They lead by 12. https://t.co/5xUsyRBsd8