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Thunder on the Brink of History: Oklahoma City Stands on the Precipice of Their First NBA Championship
On Friday, June 20, 2025, at 8:30 AM (PH time), the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers at the Grand Binridge Fieldhouse for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Thunder, initially known as the Supersonics, last won a championship back in 1979, but they appear poised to seize the best-of-seven series against their formidable rivals.
However, the Thunder can't rest easy. Their victory isn't guaranteed, as they must vanquish the formidable Pacers, a team yet to taste championship glory.
The Thunder claimed the series lead, 3-2.
"Winning is all that matters. It hasn't been achieved. We haven't done anything," said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder's leader, in an AP News interview.
Apart from their series leads, the Thunder must contend with more than just the powerful force of the Pacers in this series. They barely triumphed in Game 5, winning 120-109.
In this impending clash, the spotlight falls on Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers' leader, who suffered a strained right calf during Game 5. His availability for Game 6 remains uncertain.
If Haliburton can't play, the Pacers will face a steep challenge with their reserve players stepping up. The Thunder will likely capitalize on the opportunity, given the Pacers' lack of championship experience.
Haliburton's return isn't assured either. Despite the injury, he's determined to play if he can walk. Even during the regular season, Haliburton is unlikely to miss more than a few games[1][2][3][4][5].
In Pacers forward Pascal Siakam's words, "It's a great opportunity in front of our fans. I'm sure it's going to be a huge moment for our fans. They're going to be super excited."
[1] https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34466533[2] https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/tyrese-haliburton-inthawkhaw-nba-finals-strained-calf-injury[3] https://www.si.com/nba/2025/06/17/tyrese-haliburton-injury-nba-finals[4] https://www.nba.com/news/tyrese-haliburton-strained-calf-oklahoma-city-thunder[5] https://www.sports Illustrated.com/nba/2025/06/18/tyrese-haliburton-pacers-indiana-thunder-nba-finals-injury-update
The Thunder, engaged in a sports battle against the Indiana Pacers for the NBA Championship, need to secure a win in Game 6 to clinch their first NBA title since 1979 and solidify their place in the annals of basketball history. The Pacers, who have yet to taste championship glory, present a formidable challenge for the Thunder, especially with the question mark surrounding the availability of star player Tyrese Haliburton, who is nursing a strained right calf.
