Even before taking the court for Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers made a bold statement by releasing their Game 7 championship cap. At the time, many fans saw it as premature, even cocky. But on Thursday night, the Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 and officially pushed the series to a decisive Game 7. Obi Toppin led the Pacers in the win.
Despite their emphatic Game 6 win, the Pacers remain just one victory away from making franchise history with their first-ever NBA title. Toppin was asked on Saturday to name his favorite moment from the Pacers’ playoff run so far. However, his answer reflected the team’s unrelenting focus.
“It hasn’t happened yet,” Toppin said.
#Pacers forward Obi Toppin asked what his favorite moment of this Pacers postseason run / NBA Finals is.
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Toppin brought energy and production when it mattered most despite coming off the bench. He finished the night with 20 points and six rebounds in just 23 minutes of play. He shot 6-of-12 from the field on Thursday.
Obi Toppin Focused On Delivering A Championship For Indiana
Following the Pacers’ Game 6 victory, Obi Toppin was asked to reflect on the possibility of winning an NBA title this season. In response, Toppin shared a collective drive to bring a historic championship to the franchise and its fans.
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“We want to come in and get the job done for Indiana,” Toppin said.
Toppin’s presence on this Pacers roster has become one of the most valuable surprises of the season. Indiana acquired him from the New York Knicks, trading away only two second-round picks. Yet, Toppin has proven to be far more than a role player. Throughout the NBA Finals series against the Thunder, Toppin has averaged 12.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game.
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