TOUCH DOWN FEW MINUTES AGO: Indiana Pacers are just two wins away from winning an NBA title. Myles Turner is one of the biggest reasons why they are in the NBA Finals in the first….see more

TOUCH DOWN FEW MINUTES AGO: Indiana Pacers Are Just Two Wins Away from an NBA Title – Myles Turner Leading the Charge

Touch down just a few minutes ago, and the Indiana Pacers are living a dream. After decades of chasing greatness, they’re now just two wins away from hoisting their first-ever NBA championship trophy. And at the center of it all? Myles Turner — the heart of Indiana’s defense, a silent enforcer, and one of the most underrated stars of these playoffs.

In a postseason defined by grit, unselfish play, and a relentless commitment to defense, Turner has stood tall — literally and figuratively. His shot-blocking has been elite, his floor spacing has stretched defenses, and his leadership on and off the court has helped glue this Pacers squad into a unit capable of taking down the league’s best.

The Finals stage hasn’t rattled him. If anything, Turner has elevated his game. His Game 3 performance, in particular, was a masterclass — swatting shots, nailing clutch threes, and anchoring a defense that held one of the NBA’s most explosive offenses in check.

Head coach Rick Carlisle has praised Turner as the “quiet engine” of this Finals run. “We don’t get here without Myles,” he said. “He’s embraced every challenge and turned up when it mattered most.”

With Indiana now leading the series and just two wins away from making history, the energy across the state is electric. Fans have waited years for this moment — and now, thanks in no small part to Turner’s dominance in the paint and poise under pressure, the dream is within reach.

Can the Pacers finish the job? If Turner keeps playing like this, they just might.