Pacers Even the Series with Thunder After Decisive Game 6 Win

Pacers Rally to Dominate Thunder and Force Game 7

No one expected the Indiana Pacers to put on such a show in Game 6, but they didn’t just show up—they owned the night with a 108-91 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The energy in the arena buzzed from the opening tip, and you could feel the shift as the Pacers got off to a blazing start. Every possession had a little more bite, every rebound felt personal. With the win, the series swings wide open—suddenly, it’s anyone’s game in what’s now a fierce 3-3 standoff.

Obi Toppin became the unexpected hero for Indiana, piling up 20 points. Every basket seemed to swing the momentum back to his team. Toppin didn’t just fill the stat sheet; he lit a fire under this squad, attacking relentlessly and pulling the Thunder defense out of shape. He knocked down big shots at critical moments, especially in the second half when the Pacers needed it most.

But it wasn’t just Toppin out there putting on a clinic. The Pacers turned it into a team affair, constantly moving the ball and pushing the tempo. Fast-paced offense and tight defense kept the Thunder scrambling for answers. Whether it was crisp passing leading to open layups or big stops on the defensive end, Indiana’s group effort was impossible to ignore.

Thunder Struggle to Keep Pace as the Series Tightens

On the other side of the court, the Thunder counted on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to rally them back. He finished with 21 points and did his best to keep Oklahoma City in striking distance. Any time the Thunder started to close the gap, though, Indiana slammed the door right back in their faces.

The Thunder just couldn’t establish their rhythm. Missed shots added up, and as Indiana’s defense clamped down, Oklahoma City’s turnovers became costly. Frustration showed as one possession after another fizzled out before the shot clock. There was plenty of hustle, but the execution just never came together. Even with flashes of spark from their bench and role players, they couldn’t find a way to upend the Pacers’ momentum.

With the series now deadlocked at 3-3, all eyes turn to the decisive Game 7. Both teams will need to regroup, dig deep, and find something extra as the stakes reach their highest. The Pacers, hungry and energized, believe they can carry that fire into the winner-take-all matchup. The Thunder can’t be counted out, either—they’ve shown grit all season long and still have weapons of their own. Game 7 promises to be a war for every loose ball and contested shot. Expect nothing less than a battle down to the last whistle.