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NBA Daily Metrics: Indiana Destroys Thunder, Injured Tyrese Haliburton Delivers While TJ McConnell Continues to Shine in Dominant Win to Force Game 7

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The Indiana Pacers blew the game wide open with a furious second-quarter rally, cruising to a 108-91 victory and forcing a do-or-die Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals on June 20.

Oklahoma City Thunder Top Performers:

Isaiah Hartenstein 10 PTS  | 4 REB | 1 BLK | 22.3 FPS

Hartenstein has started the last few games but continues to see limited minutes. He’s certainly capable of contributing in many ways, including multiple games with good playmaking and defensive performances in this series. However, the game’s fast-paced offense has made it difficult for him to be fully effective.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 21 PTS  | 4 REB | 2 AST | 20.8 FPS 

SGA continues to lead all scorers but his struggles are impossible to ignore. He had more turnovers (8) than field goals made (7) and also had little impact in other areas. However, expect a major bounce back performance in Game 7 where he’s scored at least 30 points and averaged 4.7 stocks in his last three games at home.

Jalen Williams 16 PTS | 3 REB | 1 AST | 18.1 FPS

JDub has been on an impressive scoring run this series, with his point totals increasing over the previous five games. He came out aggressive early but couldn’t sustain that momentum throughout the game. Still, he’s reached double figures in 21 of his 22 games this playoffs. However, he shot badly from three going 0-for-4 and was also a non factor in other areas.

Isaiah Joe 11 PTS | 1 REB | 1 AST | 12.7 FPS

Joe is a legitimate shooting threat, tallying 196 three-pointers while shooting 41% this season. He could make a huge impact for the Thunder, who have struggled against the Pacers’ defense due to their inability to space the floor—managing just three three-pointers in Game 4 and eight in today’s game.

Aaron Wiggins 5 PTS | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 11.9 FPS

Wiggins struggled offensively but made up for it with a strong showing on the defensive end. He’s had two double-digit scoring games in the series, and with the team facing issues in perimeter shooting and bench production, they’ll need him to step up once again in Game 7.

Indiana Pacers Top Performers:

TJ McConnell 12 PTS | 9 REB | 4 STL | 40.8 FPS

McConnell has been incredible in this series. Offensively, he delivered another efficient scoring performance, marking his fourth double-digit scoring game of this matchup. He’s also been a steady playmaker and was a major factor in rebounding today. Defensively, he continues to shine—tying Caruso for the most steals off the bench in the Finals with 14. If he maintains this level of impact, then he could very well finish as the finals MVP.

Pascal Siakam 16 PTS | 13 REB | 3 AST | 38.1 FPSS

Siakam didn’t do much on offense after putting up 20 points in the previous three games but made up for it with his best rebounding performance in the playoffs. He’s recorded double-digit rebounds twelve times in the season including grabbing 18 rebounds in their win against Phoenix. With the Thunder winning most of the rebounding battles in the series, his impact in that area will be crucial to help them secure a win in Game 7.

Obi Toppin 20 PTS  | 6 AST | 2 STL | 32.2 FPS

Toppin has been on a strong scoring run over the last three games, averaging 16 points while shooting 54% from the field. His perimeter shooting was on target, going 4-for-7 from three. This marks his fourth solid scoring performance of the series, all while consistently contributing in rebounding.

Andrew Nembhard 17 PTS  | 4 AST | 3 STL | 31.0 FPS

Nembhard had a brilliant start, scoring 8 quick points—including two threes—in the first quarter. While he hasn’t been a major offensive factor in this series, he’s been efficient, hitting 47% from the field and 39% from three. He also consistently finds ways to impact the game, making him a quiet but effective contributor.

Tyrese Haliburton 14 PTS  | 5 AST | 2 STL | 27.7 FPS

Haliburton was questionable for this game with a calf injury but played through it. He had a difficult start, going 1-for-5 to open the game, but began hitting his three-point shots and finished the first half strong. But he was clearly not at his best and saw limited minutes in the second half. He’s expected to be ready for Game 7, but his offensive struggles on the road have been a problem.

Biggest Disappointment of the Game:

Chet Holmgren 4 PTS | 6 REB | 2 TO

Holmgren has been in a rough shooting slump in this series, hitting just 35.3% from the field and an even worse 11.8% from the perimeter. He has now recorded four games with fewer than 10 points in the playoffs, including three in the Finals. Despite that, he remains a productive rebounder, grabbing at least 6 boards in every game of the series.

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