- Indiana Pacers forced a Game 7 with a dominant 108:91 win over Oklahoma City Thunder
- Obi Toppin scored 20 off the bench to lead a balanced offensive effort in Indianapolis
- The Finals reach a seventh game for the first time since 2016, with the title to be decided on Sunday
Key Takeaways:
Indiana Pacers levelled the NBA Finals series with Oklahoma City, sending the championship battle to a decisive Game 7. The Pacers crushed their opponent 108:91 (28:25, 36:17, 26:18, 18:38).
Obi Toppin scored 20 from the bench and led a balanced offensive game as Indiana Pacers tied the series at 3:3 in Indianapolis. The Finals will reach a decisive seventh game for the first time since 2016. The winner will be crowned on Sunday night in Oklahoma City.
THE NBA FINALS ARE HEADED TO GAME 7 😳
WINNER TAKES ALL 🏆 pic.twitter.com/47ArwDGHxy
— ESPN (@espn) June 20, 2025
There was little drama last night, as Indiana took the lead in the first quarter and never gave it up until the final whistle. Andrew Nembhard added 17 points, while Pascal Siakam had 16 points and 13 rebounds to bring the Pacers one win away from their first NBA title. Tyrese Haliburton, playing with a calf injury, scored 14 points and recorded five assists, while T.J. McConnell contributed with 12 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and four steals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 21 points but committed a career-high eight turnovers in the playoffs and managed just two assists. Jalen Williams, who scored 40 in Game 5, finished with only 16 last night.