NBA Finals Game 6 live updates: Pacers vs Thunder score, analysis, TV channel

NBA Finals Game 6 live updates: Pacers vs Thunder score, analysis, TV channel The NBA Finals continue with Game 6 between the Thunder and Pacers. OKC is looking for a championship as Indiana hopes to stay alive.
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The Pacers head into Game 6 of the NBA Finals trailing 3-2 in the series.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are one game away from winning the franchise's second NBA championship. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder have a chance to secure that title against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The first title was won in 1979 while they were known as the Seattle SuperSonics. The franchise relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008.
OKC has won the past two games in the series to take the 3-2 lead after initially losing two of the first three games, including the opening in Oklahoma.
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton had four points, seven rebounds and six assists in 34 minutes of play in the 120-109 Game 5 loss on Monday. He finished 0-for-6 from the field and scored all four of his points from the free throw line.
Haliburton confirmed on Wednesday he's dealing with a calf strain and told reporters he hoped to play in Game 6. He was cleared to play and is in the lineup for this closeout game.
It all adds up to a crucial Game 6. USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest updates, highlights, wild plays, analysis and more throughout the game. Follow along.
The Pacers are up by 30 points entering the final quarter. These are the biggest blowouts in NBA Finals history:
42 points – Bulls 96, Jazz 54 in Game 3 of 1998 NBA Finals
39 points – Celtics 131, Lakers 92 in Game 6 of 2008 NBA Finals
38 points – Mavericks 122, Celtics 84 in Game 4 of 2024 NBA Finals
36 points – Spurs 113, Heat 77 in Game 3 of 2013 NBA Finals
35 points – Bullets 117, SuperSonics 82 in Game 6 of 1978 NBA Finals
The Pacers are up 90-60 as the fourth quarter begins.
The Celtics rallied from a 24-point deficit for a 97-91 win against the Lakers in Game 4 of the 2008 NBA Finals. According to ESPN, that is the biggest single-game comeback in Finals history.
The Pacers lead the Thunder 66-42, a 24-point lead, with 8:06 left to go in the third quarter.
The Pacers have never won an NBA Finals in team history. This is only the second time since they joined the NBA in 1976 that the Pacers have even made the Finals.
If the Pacers hold on to win Game 6, the series-deciding Game 7 will take place at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, home to the Thunder. The game will be played Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
In the face of potential elimination, the Indiana Pacers are rolling.
After outscoring the Oklahoma City Thunder 36-17 in the second quarter, the Pacers rode their defense and perimeter shooting to head into the locker room at halftime with a 64-42 lead.
The Pacers have unleashed swarming and physical defense, forcing the Thunder into contested shots and 12 turnovers. That has been the difference thus far, with both teams shooting comparably – the Pacers are actually shooting a lower percentage (44.2%) than the Thunder (44.7%). But Oklahoma City's 12 turnovers, compared to Indiana's two have led to the Pacers shooting 14 more attempts.
Unsurprisingly, the Pacers are outscoring the Thunder in points off turnovers by a margin of 16-2.
As he has all series long, backup point guard T.J. McConnell provided a massive spark off the bench, scoring eight points, dishing three assists and collecting five rebounds. But the Pacers have six players with at least eight points, with Pascal Siakam leading the way with 13.
Similar to Game 4, when the Thunder went just 3-of-16 (18.8%) from 3, Oklahoma City struggled significantly from beyond the arc, hitting just a single 3-pointer on 11 attempts (9.1%).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have combined for 31 points. The rest of the Thunder have 11.
Rick Carlisle is the Pacers' head coach. His lead assistant is Lloyd Pierce.
Jim Boylen, Jenny Boucek and Mike Weinar are Indiana's assistant coaches.
Pacers veteran point guard T.J. McConnell is 6-1.
With 4:16 remaining in the first half, the Indiana Pacers have opened up a 48-35 lead on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Indiana Pacers mascot is a panther named "Boomer." He was voted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana in 2019.
The Indiana Pacers lead the Oklahoma City Thunder 28-25 at the end of the first quarter.
The Pacers started like a team that was tight, but they finished the first quarter like one that was fighting for its season.
The Thunder, however, responded late.
The Pacers missed their first eight shot attempts before ripping off a 19-3 run to take control early in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, opening up a three-point lead. Indiana relied on 3-point shooting – the Pacers hit five shots from deep – and its defense – the Pacers forced OKC into five turnovers – to spark the run.
The Pacers were aggressive, attacking Oklahoma City in the paint to get high-percentage shots or open looks via kickouts. The Pacers also got to the line, converting 7-of-10 free throw attempts; the Thunder, by comparison, shot only four free throws, making a pair.
Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard and backup forward Obi Toppin lead Indiana with eight points apiece. Tyrese Haliburton, nursing a right calf strain, shot just 1-of-5 in the period, but has four points.
Indiana frustrated NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, swarming him to try to contest his shots. He made just one of his first five shots, but finished the quarter with seven points.
The Thunder struggled from deep, shooting just 1-of-6 from beyond the arc.
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Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
8:30 p.m. ET Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis) TV: ABC
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Maybe the Pacers just needed to warm up a little.
After the Pacers missed their first eight shots and fell into a six-point hole early, they hit six consecutive and 7-of-8 to go on an 19-3 run.
The 3-point shot has been the catalyst. Indiana is shooting 45.5% from beyond the arc, with Andrew Nembhard and Obi Toppin each hitting a pair. Tyrese Haliburton also hit his first field goal attempt, a 3-pointer to give the Pacers a 24-17 lead, leading to an OKC timeout with 4:15 to go in the first quarter.
ESPN/ABC broadcaster Lisa Salters was present for Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Indiana. Salters missed Game 2 in Oklahoma City on June 8, citing that she was with her mother, who is dealing with a health issue.
Salters' partner, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White, was not on the sideline for her team's 79-52 victory against the Chicago Sky at the United Center on June 7.
The Fever had announced Thursday that White was not going to be on the sideline for the game against the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco on Thursday due to a personal matter.
The news led to speculation about Salter's availability for Game 6 tonight.
Both offenses have started slowly, though Indiana's has particularly so.
The Pacers have missed their first six shot attempts, while the Thunder are 4-of-7 (57.1%) in the early going, to take an 8-2 lead through three minutes.
Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who started despite a right calf strain, did not appear to be hindered by the injury, at least initially. Haliburton moved around the floor and did not appear to favor the leg, though he missed his first three shot attempts.
The good news for Indiana? The Pacers haven't committed a single turnover yet, after they committed 23 in Game 5.
Thunder forward Jalen Williams, fresh off of his 40-point masterpiece in Game 5, is 2-for-4 with four points.
Just because the Thunder are one win away from their first NBA championship since the franchise moved to Oklahoma City in 2008, doesn't mean that the team is looking to change – not now.
When asked if his team would alter its approach, given the magnitude of the game, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault preached consistency.
"The same habits that we've bet on over time are what's relevant in these situations," Daigneault said during his pregame news conference. "There's no new material. Same fundamentals on offense and defense are going to matter tonight in the game. Same preparation over the last couple days. Same psychological habits such as that are going to be relevant.
"That's why we emphasize them so continuously, so when we're in these high-stakes situations, we're in a mode of familiarity, which I think gives us confidence."
What time is Thunder vs Pacers game today?
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers for Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
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The Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder for a potential closeout Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to win the series vs. the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals, according to BetMGM (odds as of Thursday, June 19):
Spread : Thunder (-5.5)
: Thunder (-5.5) Moneyline : Thunder (-225); Pacers (+185)
: Thunder (-225); Pacers (+185) Over/under: 222.5
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Game 6 as the favorite to win the 2025 NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers, according to BetMGM (odds as of Thursday, June 19)
Series winner: Thunder (-3000); Pacers (+1250)
USA TODAY: Every expert picks the Thunder
Ahead of the series opener, all of the NBA experts at USA Today Sports picked the Oklahoma City Thunder to beat the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals
Scooby Axson: Thunder in five
Thunder in five Jordan Mendoza: Thunder in six
Thunder in six Lorenzo Reyes: Thunder in six
Thunder in six James Williams: Thunder in six
Thunder in six Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder in five
USA TODAY: Most pick Thunder in Game 6
Scooby Axson: Thunder 111, Pacers 102
Thunder 111, Pacers 102 Jordan Mendoza : Thunder 113, Pacers 103
: Thunder 113, Pacers 103 James Williams : Pacers 111, Thunder 106
: Pacers 111, Thunder 106 Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder 116, Pacers 103
According to Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, Tyrese Haliburton (calf strain) will play tonight vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.
'Tyrese will play," Carlisle said in a pregame press conference. "He was tested at 5 p.m. He was strength tested at 5 p.m. and did very well. Went through walkthrough. There's no set minutes limit. We will watch and monitor things very closely from the beginning of the game through the entirety of the game. We'll go from there.'
USA TODAY Sports staff has more on Tyrese Haliburton's injury.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
Isaiah Hartenstein
Lu Dort
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Indiana Pacers
Aaron Nesmith
Pascal Siakam
Myles Turner
Andrew Nembhard
Tyrese Haliburton
The Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:30 p.m. ET with coverage on ABC.
Game 3 between the Thunder and Pacers is available on ABC. Fans can also stream the action with Sling TV and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
All times Eastern; *-if necessary
Odds via BetMGM on Saturday, June 16.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (-650)
Jalen Williams (+650)
Pascal Siakam (+1500)
Tyrese Haliburton (+9000)
6 players tied (+50000)
The Oklahoma City Thunder have one NBA championship. However, it came in 1979 when the team was the Seattle SuperSonics. They have not won a title since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008.
The Indiana Pacers have not won an NBA championship. They have two Eastern Conference titles (2000, 2025).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Chet Holmgren
Jalen Williams
Luguentz Dort
Alex Caruso
Isaiah Joe
Cason Wallace
Jaylin Williams
Aaron Wiggins
Kenrich Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein
Ousmane Diang
Nikola Topic
Ajay Mitchell
Dillon Jones
Tyrese Haliburton
Pascal Siakam
Myles Turner
Benedict Mathurin
Obi Toppin
Andrew Nebhard
Aaron Nesmith
T.J. McConnell
Isaiah Jackson
Jarace Walker
Ben Sheppard
Johnny Furphy
James Johnson
Thomas Bryant
Game 6 assignments:
Crew Chief : Zach Zarba (12th Finals; officiated Game 2)
: Zach Zarba (12th Finals; officiated Game 2) Referee : Tony Brothers (14th Finals; officiated Game 3)
: Tony Brothers (14th Finals; officiated Game 3) Umpire : David Guthrie (Eighth Finals; officiated Game 1)
: David Guthrie (Eighth Finals; officiated Game 1) Alternate: Tyler Ford
Official assignments are announced at 9 a.m. on the day of the game. Here are the referees assigned to the 2025 NBA Finals.
Tony Brothers (14th Finals)
David Guthrie (8th Finals)
James Capers (13th Finals)
Ben Taylor (1st Finals)
Marc Davis (14th Finals)
Josh Tiven (6th Finals)
Tyler Ford (1st Finals)
James Williams (5th Finals)
Scott Foster (18th Finals)
Sean Wright (2nd Finals)
John Goble (9th Finals)
Zach Zarba (12th Finals)
The NBA Finals TV ratings discussion is a classic struggle between the optimist and the pessimist.
One headline: "NBA Finals have been most-watched programs since first week of May.'
Another headline: 'NBA Finals ratings down 24%.'
Two things can be true in this season's Finals between 'small-market' Indiana and Oklahoma City.
Yes, ratings are down from last season's Finals between Boston and Dallas, and yes, the Thunder-Pacers Finals have brought in millions of viewers, including a peak of 11.54 million at 11 p.m. ET of Game 3 on Wednesday, June 11.
Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the TV ratings for the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder.
Eastern Conference finals
No. 4 Indiana Pacers def. No. 3 New York Knicks, 4-2
Western Conference finals
No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder def. No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-1
NBA Finals
No. 4 Indiana Pacers vs. No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (Thunder lead series 3-2)
Winners over the last 20 years. For a full list of champions, visit NBA.com.
2023-24 — Boston Celtics
2022-23 — Denver Nuggets
2021-22 — Golden State Warriors
2020-21 — Milwaukee Bucks
2019-20 — Los Angeles Lakers
2018-19 — Toronto Raptors
2017-18 — Golden State Warriors
2016-17 — Golden State Warriors
2015-16 — Cleveland Cavaliers
2014-15 — Golden State Warriors
2013-14 — San Antonio Spurs
2012-13 — Miami Heat
2011-12 — Miami Heat
2010-11 — Dallas Mavericks
2009-10 — Los Angeles Lakers
2008-09 — Los Angeles Lakers
2007-08 — Boston Celtics
2006-07 — San Antonio Spurs
2005-06 — Miami Heat
2004-05 — San Antonio Spurs

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