Indiana Pacers Agree to Trade in the Middle of NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Indiana Pacers slip to 2-3 in the NBA Finals behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team is already preparing for next season. On Tuesday, they agreed to a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Indiana Pacers 120-109 in NBA Finals Game 5; victory sees Thunder take 3-2 lead in series to move one win away from first NBA title; Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton struggled in contest while playing with injury;

Game 5. The swing game, as some call it. The winner on Monday night — Pacers vs. Thunder in Oklahoma City — will take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals, moving one win away from hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.