Indiana Pacers Keep Their Title Hopes Alive with Statement Win Over OKC in Game 6
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers aren’t done yet. Fueled by a jaw-dropping no-look assist from Tyrese Haliburton and a powerful dunk from Pascal Siakam, the Pacers gave their home crowd plenty to cheer for Thursday night with a 108-91 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
That electric play—Haliburton stealing a pass, racing down the court, and setting up Siakam for a thunderous dunk—put Indiana up by 20 late in the first half, and the Thunder never recovered. The scene at Gainbridge Fieldhouse was electric, as fans roared and the Pacers fed off the energy.
“That’s a special moment,” Haliburton said postgame. “We’re always getting on Pascal for not dunking anymore.”
The victory ties the series at 3-3 and sets up a winner-takes-all Game 7 in Oklahoma City this Sunday night—the first NBA Finals Game 7 since 2016.
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While the team was thrilled with the win, there wasn’t much celebration.
“We’ve got one game. Nothing that’s happened before matters,” said Haliburton. “And nothing that’s going to happen after matters.”
Resilience from the Start
The Pacers started slow, missing their first eight shots and falling behind 10-2. But they didn’t panic. They turned up the defensive pressure, forcing 21 Thunder turnovers and holding them to just 91 points—OKC’s lowest output in over two years.
Obi Toppin came off the bench to lead the Pacers with 20 points. Andrew Nembhard chipped in 17, and Pascal Siakam added a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
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“We’re resilient and hungry,” said Toppin. “We work extremely hard, and we’re not done.”
Haliburton’s Gritty Comeback
Coming into Game 6, Haliburton was a game-time decision due to a strained right calf. But he left no doubt he’d be on the floor.
To get game-ready, he underwent intense treatment: hyperbaric chambers, dry needling, massages, electronic stimulation, and a compression sleeve. Despite playing only 23 minutes, Haliburton tallied 14 points and five assists—setting the tone with his playmaking and leadership.
“These are guys I’m willing to go to war with,” Haliburton said. “I would’ve beaten myself up if I didn’t give it a shot.”
Coach Rick Carlisle praised Haliburton’s calm approach.
“There wasn’t a lot of drama. He just quietly did everything possible to be able to play.”
Looking Ahead to Game 7
With the series now tied, both teams will prepare for the final showdown. Haliburton reminded everyone not to get caught up in the outside noise.
“The narratives are going to be almost poison,” he said. “We just have to control what we can—play with physicality, take care of the ball, and rebound.”
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