The Indiana Pacers dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, setting up a thrilling Game 7.
Cheered by a raucous Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd and legend Reggie Miller, the Pacers delivered a total team effort. Obi Toppin led with 20 points off the bench, Pascal Siakam added 17, and Tyrese Haliburton, despite a calf strain, contributed 14 points and five assists in 23 minutes. A 22-point halftime lead allowed Indiana to rest starters, preserving energy for Game 7 on June 22 at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Centre.
Haliburton told ABC, “We didn’t want them celebrating on our floor. Total team effort. Proud of this group.”
NOT DONE YET.#PacersWin pic.twitter.com/XAlotlACXr
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 20, 2025The Thunder faltered, shooting 24.1% from three and committing errors as frustration grew. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and key players were benched early in the fourth quarter, conceding the game. Oklahoma City, one win shy of its first title since 2008, now faces a high-stakes Game 7, reminiscent of the epic conclusion of the 2016 Finals.
NEXT UP: GAME 7#YesCers pic.twitter.com/4VbQtii4UV
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 20, 2025Haliburton’s resilience, playing through injury, galvanised the team. “I’d beat myself up if I didn’t try,” he said, emphasising his commitment. With two days to recover, his performance could prove pivotal in Oklahoma City.
Only the fifth Game 7 in 30 years, this NBA Finals decider airs at 8 p.m. ET on June 22. Haliburton noted, “It’s a one-game series now. What more can you ask for?” The basketball world awaits a historic clash.
