Pacers Overwhelm Thunder in Pivotal Game 6
The Indianapolis crowd witnessed something special last night as the Pacers blew past the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 108-91 to set up a Game 7 for the ages. After a sluggish start, it looked like Indiana’s dream could fade fast. Yet, fueled by grit and sharp strategy, the Pacers turned the tide in stunning fashion, flipping a close contest into a runaway win that left Thunder fans silenced and Pacers fans believing.
Tyrese Haliburton’s performance stood out not just for his stats, but for his sheer determination. Nursing a sore calf and clearly less than 100%, Haliburton didn’t back down. He took charge on both ends of the court—running the Indiana offense with poise, knocking down timely buckets, and setting a tone of urgency that his teammates followed. Haliburton’s hustle fed into the team’s energy, and the Pacers fed right off it, breaking the game open with run after run.
Thunder Stars Stumble as Indiana Turns Up the Pressure
Oklahoma City rolled into Game 6 coming off a high, having pulled ahead in the series thanks to Jalen Williams’s jaw-dropping 40-point explosion in Game 5. But Indiana wasn’t phased. From the second quarter onward, the Pacers trapped Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at every opportunity, forcing errant passes and awkward shots. Williams never found a rhythm, and Gilgeous-Alexander, usually lethal, got swarmed by double-teams and quick hands all night. The Thunder offense sputtered, managing just 32 points over a 24-minute stretch where Indiana poured in 68.
With the Thunder stars neutralized, Indiana’s supporting cast shined. Myles Turner made his presence felt with commanding plays in the paint, while Buddy Hield spread the floor and kept defenders guessing with his outside shooting. Even as Indiana built a lead that ballooned to 30 by the fourth quarter, their intensity never dipped. Every loose ball ended up in Pacers’ hands, each Thunder attack met with a brick wall of bodies and arms.
On the other side, the Thunder looked a step slower, rattled by Indiana’s defensive aggression. OKC tried to answer with hot shooting, but couldn’t buy a bucket when the Pacers’ defense was at its meanest.
Now, with the Finals tied up and all the momentum shifting, the stage is set for a winner-take-all Game 7. The Thunder, a franchise that’s never hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy, face a Pacers squad eager for its first title in over two decades. One game left. The pressure couldn’t be higher, and anyone who loves basketball won’t want to miss it.