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2025 NBA Playoffs

TJ McConnell makes NBA Finals history

TJ McConnell
Sep 27, 2019; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard TJ McConnell (9) poses for a photo during media day at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Indiana Pacers have been on a tear in these NBA playoffs. They keep upsetting the odds and making history. That’s what reserve player TJ McConnell recently did in the NBA Finals.

He made history.

Related: NBA fans react to Pacers’ huge Game 3 victory

 

The Pacers took care of business in Game 3 winning 116-107. They now lead the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-1.

In the game, McConnell indeed made history. He became the first bench player to record a stat line of 10 points, five assists, and five steals.

What makes McConnell’s achievement even more impressive is the fact that he accumulated those stats in just 15 minutes of play. If the Pacers want to secure the NBA title, they’ll need players like McConnell to continue stepping up in the big moments.

About the Author Published Jun 13, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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