Indiana Pacers Defeat Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA Finals Game 6

The 2025 NBA Finals reached a critical Game 6 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, with the Thunder leading the series 3-2 and positioned to win their first championship since relocating to Oklahoma City. The game, held at Indianapolis' Gainbridge Fieldhouse, was marked by intense fan emotions both locally and in Oklahoma City, where many watched in disbelief following the Thunder's loss. Indiana’s star guard Tyrese Haliburton entered the game with a calf injury, raising questions about his fitness for this pivotal matchup. Rapper Drake sparked renewed interest and superstition by placing an $800,000 bet on the Thunder to win Game 6, along with a $200,000 prop bet on the victory margin, despite the history of the so-called 'Drake Curse.' The Pacers aimed to even the series at 3-3 and force a decisive Game 7, while the Thunder sought to clinch the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Fans and analysts alike tuned in for the 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off, knowing the stakes and history behind teams facing elimination in the Finals at home, which stood evenly at 15-15 historically.