The Indiana Pacers and Obi Toppin pulled off a commanding performance in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108–91 in Indianapolis to even the series 3–3 and force a decisive Game 7 (reuters.com).
🏀 Game 6 Highlights
- Obi Toppin set the pace off the bench with 20 points while Pascal Siakam added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Indiana Pacers (reuters.com).
- Tyrese Haliburton, playing through a right calf strain, contributed 14 points and five assists in just 23 minutes and made a key impact on defense (reuters.com).
- TJ McConnell was instrumental across the board, posting 12 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and four steals (reuters.com).
- The Pacers dominated defensively, forcing 21 turnovers and tripling the Thunder by outscoring them 30–9 during a pivotal second-quarter run (reuters.com).
- Oklahoma City struggled offensively, shooting just 26.7% from three and turning it over heavily, with 21 giveaways, including eight from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who also led OKC with 21 points (reuters.com).
🔥 Turning Point
A dominant 36–17 second-quarter put the game out of reach, as Indiana built a 22-point halftime lead (64–42), never allowing the Thunder back into striking distance (theguardian.com).
🗓 Game 7: What’s Next
- When & where: Sunday, June 22, at 8 pm ET, in Oklahoma City (Paycom Center).
- Win or go home—whoever takes Game 7 takes the title. Home-court advantage could be pivotal.
- The Thunder will rebound behind SGA, while the Pacers will aim to sustain their balanced offensive attack and top-tier defense. Neither team has ever won an NBA Championship, so Sunday night, one of these teams will be making history.
🏆 Final Thoughts
Game 7 is set up for a high-stakes showdown with the series tied. Expect intense matchups—star power vs. depth, offensive fireworks vs. defensive grit. It’s a true winner-take-all stage.