Coming into this season, the Indiana Pacers were the most-underrated teams in the league. After trading Paul George to the Thunder in exchange for Victor Oladipo and some lesser-known players. Because of this, the Pacers were expected to contend for the top draft pick.
Victor Oladipo, instead, emerged as the Pacers’ franchise player, leading them to 48 wins. That win total was six more than the last season with Paul George. When they got to the playoffs, Indiana gave the Cleveland Cavaliers a run for their money.
Ultimately, when Game 7 came, the Cleveland Cavaliers did what they do, and LeBron James kept their season alive. But, Victor Oladipo proved what he could eventually do, hitting that three that cut the lead to 101-105. That shot was great for bettors, but cost Las Vegas casinos millions of dollars, due to them betting the score.
Source: NBC Sports
