Pascal Siakam performed as the Finals MVP to take the Indiana Pacers to Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals.
The Indiana Pacers did something unthinkable. In a must-see game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Pacers did it to win the NBA Finals in seven games for the first time since 2016.
Heading tonight, there were concerns about Thailand Halliburton. After being injured in Game 5, Halliburton is suspicious of the game.
Given the record for Pacers without Halliburton, fans were worried about their chances. However, Halliburton ended up playing and gave 14 points from the bench in a limited few minutes.
But once again, Pascal Siakam was the Pacers’ savior, earning an incredible double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Fans were excited to see former NBA champion Parley forces Game 7.
NBA fans used X to share their response to Pascalciacam’s performance. One fan wrote, “I’m sure Pascal Siakam just became LeBron in 2011.”
Another fan insisted, “Game 7 looks like it’s going to be a movie.”
One fan likened Pascal Siakam to a WWE legend and said, “Pascal Siakam brought that Undertaker energy to Game 6.”
While another fan has already given the award to the Cameroonian, he says, “The Pascal Siakam Final MVP is amazing.”
As fans agreed, this never proved to be a hot take.
Few teams have the opportunity to play Game 7 in the NBA Finals. After forcing the situation with great performances, the Indiana Pacers cannot be complacent.
Rick Carlisle must motivate his players to head right into the most important game of their careers. But the truth is, the Pacers are confident in their own opportunities.
They shocked the lightning on the home court of Game 1 despite admitting that Siakam and Halliburton were not playing well.
And in Game 5, the Pacers were on the verge of victory on another road.
These games should remind the Pacers that lightning is not immortal, especially at home. Game 7 of the NBA Finals is set to be a great basketball display.