**Pacers Advance to NBA Finals, Haliburton and Girlfriend Celebrate with Epic Trolls**
The Indiana Pacers have made history by advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time this century, defeating the New York Knicks in a thrilling series reminiscent of their 1998 Eastern Conference Finals matchup. This victory was highlighted by a remarkable comeback, and Jade Jones, Tyrese Haliburton’s girlfriend, took to social media to revel in the moment.
“Finally got to see the ball drop in NYC,” she posted on Instagram, accompanied by a smirking emoji. Following the Knicks’ elimination over the weekend, Jones couldn’t resist one last jab at the team, playfully altering their rallying cry: “Go NY go NY go… Home!!!” Her post featured several images, including ones of herself with Haliburton, an AI-generated image of the Statue of Liberty in a Pacers jersey, and Haliburton’s notorious choke signal from Game 1.
Haliburton himself joined in on the trolling, particularly targeting Knicks superfan Ben Stiller. The Pacers arrived at Gainbridge Fieldhouse dressed in all black, symbolizing a “funeral” for the Knicks. Haliburton was seen carrying a black duffel bag, which Stiller commented on via social media, saying, “Good thing he brought his duffel for the flight to NY.” Haliburton quickly responded, “Nah, was to pack y’all up.”
The Pacers are now set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are favored to win their first championship after an impressive 68-14 regular season, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Indiana’s path to the Finals included victories over the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Knicks had previously upset the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics.
As the Pacers prepare for this monumental matchup, fans are eager to see if they can continue their winning streak against a formidable Thunder team that bested them in both regular-season encounters.
**FAQ**
*What teams are competing in the NBA Finals?*
The Indiana Pacers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, marking a significant moment for both franchises.
