Thunder falter against Pacers, pushing NBA Finals to a decisive Game 7
Indy Hoops SECURE Game 6 Victory over Thunder, Tie Finals at 3-3
Obi Toppin shined with 20 points off the bench, guiding the Indiana Pacers to a 108-91 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals, tying the series at 3-3.
The decider will take place in Oklahoma City on Sunday, with the winner taking all.
Game 7 promises to be a nail-biter, as the Pacers demonstrated a remarkable performance, especially on defense and rebounding.
Andrew Nembhard chipped in 17 points, Pascal Siakam had a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton, despite a strained calf, still managed 14 points and 5 assists. T.J. McConnell added 12 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals.
The Pacers relentless pressure on defense led to 21 turnovers by the Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 21 points but had 8 turnovers and 2 assists. Jalen Williams, who scored 40 points in Game 5, was limited to 16 points in this encounter.
The Thunder, trailing by 30 entering the last quarter, chose to rest their starters in preparation for the final showdown.
Oklahoma City struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8-for-30 (26.7%) shots, with a dismal 1-for-11 in the first half.
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault's tactic seemed to work, as the Thunder put up their lowest point total of the regular season or postseason. They had previously scored 92 points in a second-round Game 4 win over the Denver Nuggets.
The Pacers flipped the script in the second quarter, mounting a 30-9 run and grabbing a 64-42 halftime lead. Indiana will be hoping to continue their strong offensive and defensive drives in Game 7 for the championship opportunity.
Get ready for a thrilling finish to the 2025 NBA Finals!
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The Pacers' success on defense and rebounding could be crucial in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder. Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 21 points, his turnovers may cost Oklahoma City dearly in the decider.
