NBA Finals Shock Twist: Pacers Force Game 7 in Epic Showdown After Crushing Thunder’s Title Hopes
For the first time in nearly a decade, the NBA Finals are heading to a winner-take-all Game 7 — thanks to the Indiana Pacers’ dominant 108-91 takedown of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6.
Obi Toppin lit up the scoreboard with 20 points off the bench, while Tyrese Haliburton, defying injury concerns, returned to action with a clutch 14-point performance.
The Thunder were poised to claim the championship in Indianapolis — until the Pacers slammed the door shut.
“We just wanted to protect our court,” Haliburton said after the statement win.
Pacers Deny Thunder’s Glory in Game 6 Thriller — NBA Finals Headed for Explosive Game 7 Showdown
“We weren’t about to let them celebrate a championship on our court.” With their season on the line, the Indiana Pacers rallied as a united force, crushing the Thunder and forcing the NBA Finals into a decisive Game 7 for the first time since 2016.
The Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 21 points, came out flat — missing their first eight shots and handing the Pacers early momentum they never gave back.
Now, with everything on the line, Game 7 heads back to Oklahoma City, where the Thunder must dig deep to win their first title since 1979. But history favors the home team in a Finals Game 7 — they’ve won 15 out of 19 times.
Coach Mark Daigneault didn’t mince words: “Credit Indiana. They outplayed us.”
All eyes now turn to Monday — winner takes it all.
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