Once again, the Indiana Pacers have defied the odds to get here, dominating Game 6 as 5.5-point underdogs to send the NBA Finals to the league's first Game 7 since 2016.
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered with a chance to win their first championship since moving to Oklahoma, but they were stymied early and often by Obi Toppin, Pascal Siakam and the Pacers. The last time the Thunder led was 12-10 with seven minutes left in the first quarter.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder with 21 points in the loss, but he still remains the odds-on favorite for NBA Finals MVP.
The Pacers opened as 8.5-point underdogs for Game 7 in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
Complete odds to win Finals MVP, as well OKC's and Indiana's odds to win the championship, can be found below.
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Odds accurate as of publication. For latest and most complete odds, go to ESPN BET
NBA Finals MVP favorites
The NBA Finals MVP Award recognizes the player deemed most valuable to his team in the NBA Finals only.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: -250
Pascal Siakam, Pacers: +375
Jalen Williams, Thunder: +750
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers: +1100
Schedule
All times Eastern
Game 1: Indiana 111, Oklahoma City 110
Game 2: Oklahoma City 123, Indiana 107
Game 3: Indiana 116, Oklahoma City 107
Game 4: Oklahoma City 111, Indiana 104
Game 5: Oklahoma City 120, Indiana 109
Game 6: Indiana 108, Oklahoma City 91
Game 7: Indiana at Oklahoma City; Sunday, 8 p.m.
