The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108–91 on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The series, now tied at three games apiece, will advance to Game 7 for the first time since 2016
Obi Toppin led the way with 20 points off the bench, with Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton adding 17 and 14 points, respectively. Haliburton was questionable to play in the lead up to the game with a calf strain; he said after the game: "We just wanted to protect home court. We didn't want to see these guys celebrate a championship on our home floor. Backs against the wall—we just responded ..It's the Finals, all of us got to give everything we have. I give everything I have for this group and this locker room. ... My guys have had my back all year, especially tonight, and that means the world to me."
The Pacers and Thunder will meet on Sunday for Game 7 at Paycom Center.
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