Game 1 delivered an exciting conclusion as Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers made another comeback and stole a game on the road. The pressure is on the Thunder in Game 2 as they try to tie up this series.

It is time for our annual deep dive into what the championship series will mean for the legacies of many of its participants.

So … what exactly happened here, and what does it mean going forward? That’s what I’ve been trying to figure out ever since I staggered out of Paycom Center late Thursday in the wake of the Indiana Pacers’ stunning 111-110 comeback win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.