The Indiana Pacers kept their championship hopes alive by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108‑91 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, tying the series at 3‑3 and sending it to a decisive Game 7 — the first time the Finals have gone the distance since 2016.
Indiana set the tone with suffocating defense and fluid offense. The second quarter proved decisive: a 36‑9 blitz that pushed the Pacers to a commanding 64‑42 halftime lead, leaving the Thunder stunned. Tyrese Haliburton, battling through a calf issue, delivered 14 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals in just 23 minutes, including a pair of crucial plays to shift momentum. Off the bench, Obi Toppin added 20 points, while Pascal Siakam posted a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Oklahoma City struggled under pressure. MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander was limited to 21 points and committed a playoff-career-high eight turnovers. Jalen Williams added 16 points but failed to replicate his recent standout performances. The Thunder also shot poorly from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 of 30 attempts (26.7%).
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Now, everything comes down to Game 7.
