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Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Post-Game Stats: Pacers Dominate Thunder In Statement Win To Force Decisive Game 7 In NBA Finals

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Pascal Siakam
Pascal Siakam (Photo via Imagn Images)

The Indiana Pacers put on an impressive performance in Game 6 as they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Despite dealing with a calf injury, Tyrese Haliburton’s contribution came in handy during the win. He played 23 minutes and scored 14 points with five assists, shooting 5-of-12 from the field.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 21 points but struggled with eight turnovers, which contributed to his team’s defeat.

The upcoming Game 7, scheduled for Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City, holds historical significance. It would be the first Game 7 in the NBA Finals since 2016.

Pacers’ Dominant Performance In Game 6 Win Forces NBA Finals Series To Game 7

According to the latest injury report released by the team, Tyrese Haliburton is listed as questionable due to a right calf strain
Tyrese Haliburton (Photo by Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images)

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While the Indiana Pacers managed to push the NBA Finals to a seventh game, the whole team performed really well.

Despite star guard Tyrese Haliburton playing through a calf injury, the Pacers were still effective with 3-point shooting. It allowed them to overcome an early deficit.

In the game, the Pacers turned the tide with a strong second quarter. Indiana outscored the Thunder significantly and led 64-42 by halftime. Key contributions came from Andrew Nembhard with 17 points, Pascal Siakam with 16 points, and Obi Toppin, who added 20 points off the bench.

However, Thunder’s Jalen Williams, who had an impressive performance in the previous game, was limited to 16 points.

Thunder’s coach, Mark Daigneault, expressed disappointment in his team’s performance, noting that it was a collective underperformance.

Also Read: NBA Fans Brutally Roast Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton After One Of The Worst NBA Finals Performance Ever

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Written by Nitish Kumar Singh

Nitish Kumar Singh is an NBA and MLB writer at TotalProSports. After completing his Bachelor’s in Computer Application, he has been passionate about MLB and theRead More