The NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers has progressed to Game 7, following a decisive victory by Tyrese Haliburton and his teammates in a crucial must-win game on Thursday. The Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, were left in disbelief after suffering a 108-91 loss.

The series is now set to continue at the Paycom Center on Sunday night, with both teams tied at 3-3. The winner will claim the championship.

Who is likely to emerge victorious?

The Thunder are currently favored to win the NBA Finals, benefiting from a significant home court advantage. Nevertheless, Indiana defied expectations by winning Game 6, which adds intrigue to Game 7.

For Game 6, the odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook were as follows: Spread - Oklahoma City (-6.5), Over/Under - 221.5, Money Line - Oklahoma City (-250; wager $250 to win $100); Indiana (+205; wager $100 to win $205).

Post-Game 5 odds from BetMGM indicated that the Thunder were -1200 favorites to win the series, while the Pacers were at +750. For Game 7, the home odds for OKC are projected between -455 and -549, based on their previous home performances in Games 2 and 5.

The Thunder's run lasted approximately 12 minutes, roughly equivalent to a full quarter. At the start of this run, Oklahoma City was trailing by just one point. By the conclusion of the run, preparations for Game 7 were underway.

What transpired in Game 6?

The score was 34-33 in favor of Indiana with around four minutes elapsed in the second quarter. However, just four minutes into the third quarter, the score had ballooned to 70-42 in favor of Indiana, as the game slipped away from the Thunder.

The run was an astonishing 36-9 — to reiterate, 36-9 — and in that moment, a team that had achieved 68 wins during the regular season and held the best record in the NBA found themselves on the verge of elimination by an Indiana team that finished 18 games behind the Thunder in the league standings.

The series is now tied at 3-3, and everything hinges on Sunday.

During that 36-9 run, the Thunder's offense was severely lacking: they managed to shoot only 3 for 18 during that stretch, compounded by seven turnovers that exacerbated their struggles.

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