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Pacers vs Thunder (NBA Finals: Game 5) - Jun 16 2025

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Is Haliburton injured? Status of star player after Indiana Pacers force Game 7 in NBA finals against Oklahoma City Thunder | The Express Tribune

The Indiana Pacers delivered a dominant performance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, dismantling the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 and setting the stage for a dramatic winner-take-all Game 7 on June 22. Cheered on by a fervent home crowd and franchise legend Reggie Miller, the Pacers displayed a balanced, energetic effort, refusing to allow the Thunder to clinch the…

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Thunder Strikes Back: No Magic This Time, Just Pure Domination!

Alright, Bleacher Banter Nation, if you were expecting another cardiac arrest-inducing, last-second stunner in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, you were sorely mistaken. The Oklahoma City Thunder, fresh off their gut-wrenching Game 1 collapse, came out with a vengeance on Sunday, delivering a textbook dominant performance to even the series at 1-1!

There was no magical comeback for the Pacers, no superhero cape for Tyrese Haliburton this time. Just a relentless, suffocating display from the Thunder, who walked away with a resounding 123-107 victory. 

League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was predictable, brilliant, dropping 34 points. But the real story? The rest of the Thunder showed up! Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, who drew some heat after Game 1, delivered excellent individual recoveries, and the entire team played a suffocating, top-rated defense that simply snuffed out any Hoosier hope of another rally.

“I always expect our team to play well,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said, and after that clinic you can see why.

The Pacers, meanwhile, were led by Haliburton’s 17 points and six assists, but it was clear something was off. Myles Turner chipped in 16, and Pascal Siakam had 15 points and seven boards, but shot a dismal 3-of-11. Haliburton was even seen limping noticeably after the game.

“I think any time you’re the lower seed in a playoff series, your job is going split or go try to get one on the road - we got Game 1,” said a somewhat dejected Haliburton. “Felt like we really let the rope slip there in the second quarter.”

Let’s be real, Bleacher Banter fans. The Thunder are the NBA’s best regular-season team with 68 wins, and they haven’t lost consecutive games since November (excluding some meaningless late-season contests). This team beats opponents by more points than almost anyone in history. They’re the second-youngest team to watch the Finals, and they’re hungry for their first championship since moving to OKC in 2008.

Remember that 15-point comeback in Game 1? The countless times the Pacers clawed back from seemingly insurmountable deficits? The Thunder simply said, “Not today,” Indiana trailed by six after one, by 18 at halftime, and by 19 heading into the fourth. When Haliburton finally woke up the fourth quarter (he had only five points through quarter three), OKC just just traded baskets, never letting the lead dip below 19.

“Indiana is kind of an acquired taste,” Daigneault observed. “There was a lot of things we were just a little better in, more comfortable,and that’s at both ends of the floor.

The Thunder’s defense was back to its suffocating best, forcing 15 Pacers turnovers (after 25 in Game 1!). They also dominated the glass, a stark improvement from Thursday. Holmgren rebounded from his rough Game 1, dropping 15 points and 6 boards. Williams shook off his shooting struggles, putting up 19 points, 5 boards, and 5 assists. 

But the real unsung heroes of Game 2? Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins! Caruso poured in 20 points off the bench, and Wiggins, who barely saw the court in Game 1, exploded for an unexpected 18 points. Their energy and timely scoring completely changed the dynamic.

"I don’t know if there was any lineup that they used that wasn’t impactful for them,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle admitted. “Caruso and Wiggins, both those guys shot it well... We’ve got to find ways to make it as tough as possible on SGA (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander). Williams played really well tonight. All their guys played well. And so we’re going to have to do a lot of things better.”

Speaking of SGA, the guy is on a historic tear. With his first basket on Sunday, he passed 3,000 points for the season (regular season + playoffs), joining an elite club of only 11 other players in NBA history that includes MJ, Wilt, and Kareem! His 72 points through two Finals games are the most ever for a player in their first two Finals appearances, edging out Allen Iverson's 71 in 2001.

"You have to stay focused on the task at hand,” Gilgeous-Alexander said, cool as a cucumber. “Even tonight we had some moments of slippage. … We just strung it together more often tonight.”

For the Pacers, the biggest question now is how to get Haliburton more involved as a scorer, especially earlier in the game. His Game 1 heroics overshadowed his quiet scoring night, and in Game 2, he was a non-factor for the first three quarters, putting up just five points on 2-of-7 shooting. Lu Dort and the OKC defense deserve a ton of credit for erasing him. And while his supporting cast (Nesmith, Turner, Nembhard, Mathurin) stepped up with 41 combined points, it wasn't enough.

The harsh truth? Siakam and Haliburton, the Pacers' dynamic duo, were a combined minus-20 on Sunday. Siakam shot a paltry 3-of-11. Haliburton's 14 points in the fourth quarter were mostly garbage time. This version of the duo simply won't cut it against this version of the Thunder.

It's on Siakam and Haliburton to set the tone from the jump in Game 3. While splitting on the road is still a win for the lower seed, the Pacers need their stars to shine early and often to create easier opportunities for their teammates.

So, Bleacher Banter fans, what's your take? Did the Thunder reveal their true dominance? Can the Pacers' stars bounce back at home in Indy? Game 3 is Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET. You won't want to miss it!

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T. J. McConnell and Aaron Wiggins 2025 NBA Finals, Game Four

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Jalen Williams masterclass as Oklahoma City Thunder take 3-2 lead against Indiana Pacers in NBA finals | The Express Tribune

Oklahoma City Thunder are on the brink of their first NBA championship in 46 years after securing a 120–109 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA finals. The Thunder now lead the series 3-2 and need just one more win to claim their first title since 1979. Jalen Williams led the charge for Oklahoma City with a career playoff-high 40 points, while MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31…