With their season on the line, the Indiana Pacers delivered a dominant performance at home in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The decisive victory forces a winner-take-all Game 7 in a series where both franchises are vying for their first NBA championship.

Despite battling a calf injury, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton made a significant impact in the elimination game, contributing 14 points and five assists on 5-of-12 shooting in 23 minutes of play. For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team with 21 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the field but struggled with ball security, committing a game-high eight turnovers in the loss.

The impressive win by Indiana completely and decisively outplayed Oklahoma City, denying the Thunder the opportunity to be crowned champions. Game 7 is now set for Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET, taking place in Oklahoma City. This marks the first Game 7 in the NBA Finals since 2016, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the championship series.