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NBA Finals: Strong Performance from Andrew Nembhard Helps Pacers Force Game 7

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Andy Patton | Last updated Jun 20, 2025 2:26 PM ET

The Indiana Pacers made sure the Oklahoma City Thunder wouldn't get a chance to celebrate a championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, cruising to a 108-91 victory in Game 6.

The win means the NBA Finals will have a Game 7 for the first time since 2016.

Indiana won in part due to a strong performance from former Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard, who scored 17 points with four assists and three steals in 31 minutes of action. He made both his two point attempts and all four of his free throws, while shooting 3-5 from beyond the arc.

Nembhard also had a wicked no-look pass to Myles Turner in the third quarter, one of many highlight reel plays for the Pacers - who were up by 30 (90-60) at the end of the third quarter.

NO-LOOK.
SPLIT THE DEFENSE.

A dime from Andrew Nembhard #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV Game 6 on ABC pic.twitter.com/OiFXfF1bU1
— NBA (@NBA) June 20, 2025

While Tyrese Haliburton (14 points, five assists) and Pascal Siakam (16 points, 13 rebounds) have been the stars for Indiana during the playoffs, Nembhard provides a steadying presence, stepping up with clutch shots and elite on-ball defense for coach Rick Carlisle's club. He was second on the team in scoring in Game 6 behind Obi Toppin, who had 20 off the bench.

On the other side, Chet Holmgren had just four points and six rebounds for the Thunder, shooting 2-6 on twos and 0-3 from three with a pair of turnovers. It was his worst game of the finals, although his -11 in the box score was actually the best among OKC's starters.

The two former Zags will square off one more time for all the marbles on Sunday, June 22, with tip-off beginning at 8:00 PM ET on ABC.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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