One of my most vivid memories of covering the NBA is watching T.J. McConnell shoot 3-pointers in an off-site practice gym. It was 2018 and the 76ers were in Miami playing the Heat in the first round of the playoffs.

On Friday morning, Indiana took to social media to share that McConnell has now made massive NBA Finals history. According to the Pacers' post on X, McConnell is the first bench player in NBA history to have 60 or more points, 25 or more assists, and 15 or more rebounds in the NBA Finals.

TJ McConnell Receives Message From Ex-Celtics Star Before NBA Finals Game 7 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Thursday night, the Indiana Pacers avoided elimination in their final home game of the season and forced a Game 7 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, which will take place on Sunday.