Pacers advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years
You’ve probably seen these yellow shirts around town as the Pacers hosted “Gold Out” games in the playoffs. | Photo by INDYtoday team
History repeats itself. In 2000, the Pacers were led by Reggie Miller to defeat the New York Knicks in six games, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time — and 25 years later, the Blue and Gold did it again, defeating the Knicks in six.
The Pacers know the job’s not done. There are still four more games to win, and this series against the Oklahoma City Thunder will be an exciting matchup. See how our players stack up to OKC.
“WTHELLY” by ROB49 has become the song of the season for the Pacers, with the artist showing up courtside at a couple games during the Playoffs.
Photo by INDYtoday team
Tickets for the NBA Finals are going to be hard to come by, especially if you’re not rich or a celebrity.
As of yesterday afternoon, tickets for the first home game were listed on Ticketmaster from $765 in section 215 to $52,000 for floor seats along one of the court’s baselines.
All games will be aired on ABC. The 2025 NBA Finals can also be accessed on the ESPN App.
Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $10+ | Cheer on the Fever as they play with new backup point guard Aari McDonald.
Wednesday, June 4
Yoga at the Market | 10-11 a.m. | City Market | Free | Join a refreshing mid-morning flow right in the heart of downtown.
Young Professionals Pickleball | 7:30-9 a.m. | 3rd Shot Pickleball | Registration required | Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow young professionals.
Giant Flower Making Class | 6-9 p.m. | Harrison Center | Free | Design + build beautiful large-scale flowers, then “plant” them around the Harrison Center for all to enjoy.
Saturday, June 7
Upland x We Walk Indy: Trails + Ales Summer Series | 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. | Upland College Avenue Tasting Room | Cost of purchase | Go on a low-stress, one-hour walk with new friends + finish at the brewery for drinks, bites, and good vibes.
Sunday, June 8
Junk Journaling + Summer Bucket List Making | 1-5:30 p.m. | Tuggle’s Gifts & Goods | $30 | Capture your goals, intentions, and wild ideas for the season ahead with this junk journaling workshop.
🍽️ Patio season meets seasonal, chef-driven dining? We’re in.
Presented by 101 Craft Kitchen
Mouth watering? Ours, too. | Photo by INDYtoday team
The INDYtoday team recently stopped by 101 Craft Kitchen to check out their new seasonal menu — and let us tell you, it didn’t disappoint.
This chef-owned scratch kitchen puts flavor and quality at the forefront of each dish, from always-available guest favorites to new features on this rotating menu.
Here’s what you can expect from this local spot with locations in Fishers and Carmel:
Seasonal hits | Highlights include locally-inspired dishes like fried green tomato stacks, hot honey and pimento chicken sandwich, and shrimp scampi.
Signature favorites | Find crowd-pleasers like housemade macaroni and cheese, the 101 burger, and soft pretzels.
Patio dining | Because what’s better than enjoying a sunny day on a patio?
Can’t-miss deals | Weekend brunch runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, with half-off starters, dips, spreads, and more.
Swing by and experience the chef-driven flavors for yourself. You can thank us later.
What’s your neighborhood missing? The Department of Metropolitan Development wants to hear from you. It’s hosting Scenario Planning meetings, which help examine land use by observing current conditions, long-term goals, and other relevant information. See the schedule.
Closed
Nashville-based Barista Parlor closed its Indy location at The Stutz after two years in business. The 2,600-sqft coffee shop served customers in the same section of the complex that features food + beverage spots Cafe Patachou and Amelia’s Bread. (IBJ)
Development
There could be yet another hotel downtown. Holladay Properties is planning to spend $40 million to convert 11 floors of the historic Circle Tower into a 175-room AC by Marriott hotel, with a rooftop terrace. (IndyStar)
Sports
The Fever announced it signed guard Aari McDonald via emergency hardship exception, which allows any team to sign a player if they drop below 10 game-eligible players at any time. McDonald is in the fourth year of her WNBA career.
Announced
Three-time Olympic swimming star Lilly King announced the upcoming Toyota National Championships in Indy will be her final meet on US soil. The 28-year-old Hoosier is preparing to go into retirement with three gold, two silver, and one bronze Olympic medals. (WTHR)
Plan Ahead
Calling all history buffs: Berea’s 25th annual L&N Day rolls into Old Town Artisan Village on Saturday, June 14. Explore model train displays, shop themed vendors, enjoy food trucks, and check out a classic car show. Grab the kids for a road trip — it’s full steam ahead.*
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Post of the Day
Pacers pride
This post got us teary-eyed. The saying is true, “In 49 states it’s just basketball, but this is Indiana.” The sport and this team mean so much to the city, so we want to know — what do the Pacers mean to you?
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
If you rushed to the store to grab Finals merch after Saturday night’s win and went home empty-handed, you’re not alone. You can try the Pacers Team Store online or check out The Shop’s collection. It may not be a Finals t-shirt, but my dog Indy is reppin’ his Pacers gear.
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