The NBA Finals reached game seven after Indiana beat Oklahoma City 108-91 at home. The Pacers stopped the Thunder from winning the championship on their court. Obi Toppin scored 20 points off the bench to lead Indiana's strong attack. Star player Tyrese Haliburton returned from injury and added 14 points despite playing just 22 minutes. The victory forced a deciding game for the first time since 2016.
Oklahoma City will host the final game on Monday night. The Thunder need a much better performance to claim their first title since 1979. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team with 21 points but Oklahoma City started poorly. The Thunder missed their first eight shots and fell behind early. Coach Mark Daigneault praised Indiana for outplaying his team during most of the game.
Game seven will mark the 20th time the NBA Finals has gone the distance. Home teams have won 15 of the previous 19 deciding games. The series has been back and forth with each team winning three games. Monday's winner takes home the championship trophy after this exciting playoff battle.
Oklahoma City will host the final game on Monday night. The Thunder need a much better performance to claim their first title since 1979. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team with 21 points but Oklahoma City started poorly. The Thunder missed their first eight shots and fell behind early. Coach Mark Daigneault praised Indiana for outplaying his team during most of the game.
Game seven will mark the 20th time the NBA Finals has gone the distance. Home teams have won 15 of the previous 19 deciding games. The series has been back and forth with each team winning three games. Monday's winner takes home the championship trophy after this exciting playoff battle.
