Last Thursday, we learned that the Indiana Pacers will be opening up the 2025 season on October 23rd against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Finals rematch.

With the season swiftly approaching, we'll be counting down the days until tip-off by reliving some of the best moments from last seasons run to the Finals.

I would've started this countdown at 100 days because that's what most people do. However, the league decided not to afford us that luxury. Also, this website hadn't been built up until now. 66 will have to do.

66 was also my high school football number, so this almost seems like divine intervention. Bro, high school was so beast.

Getting things started with Obi Toppin's game winning three in overtime against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

With Haliburton, Nesmith, Siakam, and Turner all sitting due to load management, Obi-Wan decided that he had the high ground. He finished with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and capped off the occasion with a fade away game winner in the final seconds of overtime.

This game also fell during that one insane week in March that was really the precursor to the Pacers playoff shenanigans.

The found a way to win in Minnesota after being down 5 with a minute left. Haliburton splashed an insane falling away 3 pointer while being fouled to beat the Bucks. Rally back from a 7 point deficit with a minute left to beat Dallas at home.

Many casuals who hadn't seen the Pacers all season were awe-struck by the insane comeback wins in the post-season. Trust me, I was shitting my pants too. Who wouldn't be? It was beyond comprehension. they simply refused to die, and they showed it throughout the entirety of the 24/25 season.

-WhataMark