NBA Legend Scottie Pippen Had No Words After Pacers Force Game 7 Against Thunder

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NBA Legend Scottie Pippen Had No Words After Pacers Force Game 7 Against Thunder originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Indiana Pacers came into the NBA Finals as massive underdogs to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but have now forced the series to the league's first title-deciding Game 7 in nearly a decade.

The Pacers seized control early in Thursday's Game 6, shaking off a 10-2 deficit to start the game and outscoring the Thunder 68-32 over the next 24 minutes. Though ESPN noted that the Pacers didn't have a double-digit lead at any point in the series before Thursday, they built a 20-point halftime lead and cruised to a 108-91 victory.

The Pacers have now forced the first NBA Finals Game 7 since 2016, when the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 3-1 series deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors.

The NBA took to social media to announce the nine-year streak without a Game 7 had ended, catching the attention of NBA legend Scottie Pippen. The former Chicago Bulls great -- who won six NBA titles without ever going to a Game 7 -- had no words in reaction to the post.

Pippen instead posted a basketball emoji next to a heart emoji, a message that the NBA re-shared.

The Pacers got a strong performance from star Tyrese Haliburton, who was a game-time decision with a right calf strain. Haliburton played 23 minutes, going 5-of-12 for 14 points, adding five assists, one rebound, and two steals.

Related: Final Injury Report For Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals Game 6, Will Tyrese Haliburton Play?

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.

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