The Indiana Pacers are heading towards their first-ever title after 25 years. With a dominant regular season 50-32 record and a 4-2 record against the New York Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, they have entered their ultimate battleground, giving head-to-head competition to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
As the series stands at 3-3, the Pacers will face a significant Game 7 tonight. Led by Halibuton’s vision and clutch shooting, they thrived on ball movement, perimeter defense, and timely scoring. Their composure under pressure helped them punch above their weight throughout this postseason run. They pushed the series with a 108-91 glorious victory, highlighting their bounce-back ability when it matters the most.
The Pacers already knocked off the 64-win Cavaliers in the East semis and are one win away from eliminating the 68-win Thunder in the NBA Finals. However, the numbers show something only the 2009 magic did before. In a single playoff run, they stunned the league by eliminating two 60-win teams, the 62-win Boston Celtics and the 66-win Cleveland Cavaliers.
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The 2009 Orlando Magic were the last team to eliminate two 60-win teams in one playoff run:
✅Beat the 62-win Celtics in the East Semis
✅Beat the 66-win Cavs in the East Finals
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Though Magic’s story ended in heartbreak, with the team falling to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals, Haliburton and the Pacers have a strong chance to do what Magic couldn’t, and today, they will focus only on that.
Indiana Pacers Forced Game 7 In The NBA Finals
The Pacers delivered a majestic performance in Game 6, demonstrating a strong comeback that forced the 2025 NBA Finals to a decisive Game 7. Their swarming defense shut down the Thunder, holding them under a point per possession for three straight quarters and all season now.
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T.J. McConnell and Tyrese Haliburton led the charge with timely steals and deflections, while double-teams on MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander forced eight turnovers. However, the Pacers also turned defense into offense, scoring 32 transition points. With momentum on their side, they head to Oklahoma City with a shot at history.
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