With an imposing appearance in front of their audience, Indiana Pacers equalized the NBA finals at 3-3, dominating 108-91 by Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 held in Indianapolis.
Thus, the series will be judged in the seventh and final game, which will take place on Sunday (Monday morning for Greece) at Oklahoma City – the first time the finals are led to a game 7 from 2016.
Obi Tom came off the bench and scored 20 points, leading a balanced aggressive Indiana, which dominated from the beginning to the end of the match. Andrew Nebhard added 17 points, while Pascal Siakham had 16 points and 13 rebounds, bringing the Pacers a victory away from the first title of their story.
Taire Halibertton, who fought despite the injury to the calf, offered 14 points and 5 assists, while Jay McConell made a “full” show with 12 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. The hosts pressed on the defense and forced the Thunders in 21 errors.
Shay Gilzie-Alexander was Oklahoma’s top 21 points with 21 points, but made 8 errors-most in his career in playoffs and had only 2 assists. Jaylen Williams, who had scored 40 points in Game 5, stayed at 16. With Thunder back 30 points before the last period, coach Mark Dagnolt withdrew the basics, safeguarding their forces for the “final” of Sunday.