Deadspin | Pacers flight diverted from Oklahoma City after twister caution

The Indiana Pacers have waited 25 years to go back to the NBA Finals, however they’re going to have to attend somewhat longer because the crew’s arrival to Oklahoma City was once not on time via climate.

While the Pacers’ constitution flight was once within the air on Tuesday, forecasters issued a twister caution, flood watch and critical thunderstorm stay up for Oklahoma City and surrounding spaces.

At least one twister was once noticed in Norman, Oklahoma, kind of 20 miles south of Oklahoma City, however it was once now not right away identified whether or not the twister touched down or brought about harm.

Indiana’s flight was once diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, the place the airplane was once refueled. The crew anticipated to reach in Oklahoma City later Tuesday night time.

The Pacers, making the franchise’s second-ever look within the Finals and primary since 2000, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are scheduled to look at NBA Finals media day on Wednesday at Paycom Center, which would be the degree for Thursday’s Game 1.

–Field Level Media