Watch: Victor Oladipo does pushups as punishment for missing crucial free throw

Watch: Victor Oladipo does pushups as punishment for missing crucial free throw

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Despite the overwhelmingly top-heavy NBA standings, the 2017-2018 NBA season has a been an exciting ride thus far. The Indiana Pacers' Victor Oladipo made sure he added to the fun with less than a minute left to play against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Oladipo snagged the rock on defense, maneuvered down the court, and canned a three-pointer with 30 seconds left.

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Take a look for yourself:

This @VicOladipo sequence gave us the lead for good.#PacersWin http://pic.twitter.com/xVDl9q9Awn

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 7, 2017

Even if victory seemed within the Pacers' grasp, the game wasn't over. Several seconds later, Oladipo was on the foul line, but missed what would have been a game-clinching free throw. The Pacers survived, holding onto their lead and improving to 14-11 on the season. But Oladipo was apparently so disappointed in his missed gimme point, he thought it necessary to bust out a few pushups before his post-game interview to make up for his folly.

Oladipo, after doing 10 push-ups for a missed free throw, on being part of the @Pacers: "I'm home, baby. I'm home. I'm here to stay." #Pacers http://pic.twitter.com/axSczwkF0x

— FOX Sports Indiana (@FSIndiana) December 7, 2017

Oladipo has been trending upward. He's in the midst of the best campaign of his five-year career, and first in Indiana. He’s averaged 23.3 points, 1.9 steals, and 5.2 rebounds in the process. You probably shouldn’t have skipped over him in your fantasy draft.

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The Pacers will suit up again on Friday, December 8 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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December 7, 2017 at 11:20AM