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Pacers Force NBA Finals Game 7 With 108-91 Win Over Thunder

Indiana’s bench-led surge in the second quarter forced 21 turnovers to power a 108-91 victory, shifting the Finals back to Paycom Center this Sunday

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) grabs a loose ball as Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) and guard Andrew Nembhard (2) battle for control during the third quarter in game five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.
T.J. McConnell #9 of the Indiana Pacers handles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game Six of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game Six of the 2025 NBA Finals on June 19, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Overview

  • Indiana rallied from an early deficit to win Game 6 by 17 points and extend the series to a decisive Game 7.
  • Tyrese Haliburton scored 14 points with five assists and two steals while playing through a right calf strain.
  • The Pacers’ defense dominated by forcing 21 Thunder turnovers, including a 36-17 edge over eight minutes in the second quarter.
  • Bench standouts Obi Toppin (20 points) and Andrew Nembhard (17 points) joined Pascal Siakam’s 16 points and 13 rebounds in a balanced effort.
  • Game 7 tips off Sunday at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center, where road teams are just 4-15 all time in Finals deciders.