One Win Away: Thunder on Brink of Glory as Pacers Fight to Rewrite History in Game 6 Showdown
The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away from capturing their first NBA title in the Thunder era. Riding high after a dramatic Game 5 victory at home, they now hold a 3-2 series lead over the Indiana Pacers. With momentum on their side and history favoring teams in this position, Oklahoma City is poised to finish the job.
Historically, teams leading 3-2 in the NBA Finals have an 81.6% chance of winning the championship, with 40 of 49 such teams going on to secure the title. That bodes well for the Thunder. However, counting the Pacers out would be premature. Indiana has defied expectations throughout the postseason — upsetting contenders, breaking records, and proving doubters wrong time and again.
Game 6 promises to be a battle of desperation and resilience. For Indiana, this is a do-or-die situation. Their playoff run has been defined by grit, and they’re not new to adversity. But Oklahoma City, too, has had its fair share of obstacles, emerging stronger each time. Both squads will leave everything on the floor, knowing what’s at stake.
This matchup could mark the final game of the series — and the end of a remarkable run for the Pacers. Yet, if Indiana finds a way to push through one more time, a thrilling Game 7 in Oklahoma City awaits. One way or another, basketball fans are in for a memorable finish as the 2025 NBA Finals near their climax.
