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The Indiana Pacers bested the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 at home Thursday night, forcing a Game 7 in the 2025 NBA Finals.
Forward Obi Toppin led the Pacers in scoring, with 20, followed by Andrew Nembhard with 17. And despite days of speculation regarding Tyrese Haliburton’s status due to a calf strain, the star guard started the game and recorded 14 points and five assists in 23 minutes of play.
Game 7 of the NBA Finals will tip off in Oklahoma City on Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scroll through the gallery below to see some of our best photos of fans, players and the bustle of downtown Indianapolis for Game 6.
Indiana Pacers fans flooded downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans flooded downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans flooded downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans flooded downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans flooded downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans flooded downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans flooded downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans flooded downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans flooded downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans flooded downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans flooded downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Pacers Sports & Entertainment handed out special Game 6 shirts featuring the team's slogan, "Yes 'Cers." (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The moments before the tipoff of the Indiana Pacers' Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
The moments before the tipoff of the Indiana Pacers' Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton waits for Game 6 of the NBA Finals to tip off, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans flooded downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Star guard Tyrese Haliburton was available for Game 6 despite days of speculation regarding his status due to a calf strain. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Forward Obi Toppin celebrates during Game 6 of the NBA Finals, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Star guard Tyrese Haliburton. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers guard-forward Aaron Nesmith. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Guard Ben Sheppard (26) and forward Obi Toppin (1) celebrate during Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Guard Tyrese Haliburton attempts to block a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate during Game 6 of the NBA Finals, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate during Game 6 of the NBA Finals, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse following Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate during Game 6 of the NBA Finals, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate during Game 6 of the NBA Finals, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate during Game 6 of the NBA Finals, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse following Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans hang out at Gainbridge Fieldhouse ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse following Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse following Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse following Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
An Indiana Pacers fan takes a photo with John Haliburton, the father of star guard Tyrese Haliburton, in the final minutes of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate during Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate during Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
Indiana Pacers fans celebrate during Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, June 19, 2025. (IBJ photo/Mickey Shuey)
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Statistically little known fact, the Pacers are one of the best teams in the NBA: pass more, shoot better, 1st in assist to turnovers, points per possession, etc. Now if we can just keep the refs from cheating them (like they did to Larry Bird when he played LA) we are in like Flint.