Pacers beat Thunder in Game 6 as the Indiana Pacers staved off elimination Thursday night, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-91, in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to force a decisive Game 7.
Read more: Pacers beat Thunder in Game 6, 108-91The victory showcased the Pacers’ depth, with six players scoring in double figures, while their defense stifled a Thunder team that entered with a 3-2 series lead.
Game 7 is set for Sunday at 7 p.m. in Oklahoma City, where the Thunder will look to reclaim their championship aspirations.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle emphasized the importance, saying, “We’ve got one game. Nothing that happened before matters.”
Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 22 points, providing a steady presence amid the high-stakes atmosphere.
T.J. McConnell, the veteran guard, added 12 points, six assists, and nine rebounds in 24 minutes.
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