May 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) speaks to the media after game six of the eastern conference finals against the New York Knicks for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Indiana Pacers Star Issues Apology After Thunder Loss

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 23, 2025 12:22 PM ET

On Sunday evening, the Indiana Pacers lost in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 103-91.

Pascal Siakam finished the loss with 16 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block while shooting 5/13 from the field and 2/5 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

After the game, the All-Star forward apologized for the loss when he met with the media.

Siakam: "We're sorry. We wanted to do it for INDY. We wanted more than anything. Just for the city, for the state, just because they deserve it. These guys sleep, breathe, basketball."

Pacers fans will likely enjoy hearing Siakam's thoughtful words after an incredible season that no one saw coming.

He finished his first full year in Indiana with averages of 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest while shooting 51.9% from the field and 38.9% from the three-point range in 78 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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