The Indiana Pacers are back in the NBA finals for the first time in 25 years, and they have decorated the city to match the moment. Ahead of game three against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team organized the streets around Gainbridge Fieldhouse, renaming them after current players.
The Names include Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, Thomas Bryant, and Obi Toppin.
The Pacers rename the streets around their arena after their players.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 10, 2025
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People are accusing Indiana of copying the Knicks, who did the same street routine before their playoff series against the Pacers. The Knicks remained mocked for doing it too early, especially after Indiana knocked them out.
For Indiana, the focus now shifts back to basketball. They will need strong court delivery to back up the energy and excitement building around their first finals home game since 2000. But what was meant to be a fun celebration is getting a lot of criticism online.
Fans Are Making Noise On Social Media Against The Indiana Pacers’ Idea
Some believe it was a lighthearted jab at the New York Knicks. Others think it was unnecessary and could bring bad luck. Either way, the renamed streets stirred up plenty of chatter. Many saw it as overconfident, as they criticized the pacers for copying their remaining idea.
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A fan strongly laughed and wrote, “LMFAOOO THIS HOW U DO IT.”
LMFAOOO THIS HOW U DO IT @nyknicks
— 🜲 (@Tronix0_) June 10, 2025
A fan jokingly asked, “They had to copy NYC?“
They had to copy NYC? 😂
— VegasCheesehead (@Shady_Justin) June 10, 2025
Someone questioned, “Do they ever do anything original.”
Do they ever do anything original😭
— CJ🥚 (@CujoLima) June 10, 2025
Another commented, “Ask the Knicks how that worked out.“
Ask the Knicks how that worked out
— PrizePicks (@PrizePicks) June 10, 2025
A fan, marking the Pacers’ authenticity, wrote, “Nothing original has ever happened in Indiana you gotta be kidding me“
Nothing original has ever happened in Indiana you gotta be kidding me
— Moody (@moodyfan_) June 10, 2025
Someone stated, “Knicks did this and lost.“
Knicks did this and lost
— StatKing (@StatKingAI) June 10, 2025
A fan considered the idea a troll, commented, “The Pacers trolling the Knicks.“
The Pacers trolling the Knicks 🤣
— Tony G 🇮🇹 (@TGTatum4_3) June 10, 2025
Here, Someone made a statement, wrote, “They trolling but gonna go out the same way the Knicks did.”
They trolling but gonna go out the same way the Knicks did 😭
— incognegro (@king1sed) June 10, 2025
The Pacers’ street remaining stunt sparked more debate than celebration. While some see it as clever trolling, others warn it mirrors the Knicks’ failed hype. As game three looms, the Pacers must let their play do the talking.
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