Now it's the Pacers fanbase's turn to be obnoxiously loud. Bennedict Mathurin revealed he thought the OKC crowd was the moment everything hit him that they were in the NBA Finals. An unlikely destination considering how Indiana was viewed before the playoffs started in April.

The Oklahoma City Thunder ensured that its 23-point lead couldn’t be overcome by the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals Sunday night at Paycom Center.

No matter who wins the NBA Finals, the Pacers are not a fluke. They’re the real deal, proving that in Game 1 win a stunning comeback.