RLS

In a game full of pressure, pride, and playoff implications, the Pacers showed they're not ready to go home. Verdant, dubbed “Mr. Clutch” by fans online, delivered a game-winning overtime goal, silencing the Superfast crowd and sending the series back to Futura Garden for Game 6. Final score: 5-4.

Verdant finished with 2 goals and 2 assists, while Jaden—battling through an injury that had fans doubting his status—scored twice and added a crucial assist.

POSTGAME INTERVIEWS:

Jaden (Pacers):
"I said I’d play, and I showed up. I’m not here to talk about the injury anymore—I’m here to win. One more, and we force Game 7. Let’s go."

Verdant (Pacers):
"We needed this. We played with heart. Me and Jaden locked in—like old times. That’s the energy we need in Game 6."

Sharp (Superfast):
"They got lucky. We’re closing it out at Futura. No more charity goals."

FAN REACTION:
RLS fans flooded social media calling this “one of the best Pacers wins in recent memory.”
“Verdant MVP.” “Jaden is HIM even on one wheel.” “Sharp’s gotta wake up!”

NEXT UP:
Game 6 at Futura Garden—a venue known for energy, echo, and elimination matches. If the Pacers win, Game 7 goes back to Superfast’s home turf. The stakes couldn’t be higher.