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Pascal Siakam Gets Clever WWE Nickname From Rachel Nichols Ahead of NBA Finals Game 7
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Pascal Siakam Gets Clever WWE Nickname From Rachel Nichols Ahead of NBA Finals Game 7

Originally posted on Athlon Sports  |  By Nick Meyer  |  Last updated Jun 22, 2025 2:24 AM ET

The Indiana Pacers have a chance to close out their seven game series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night with Game 7 scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at the Paycom Center.

The Pacers won Game 6 on the strength of a 20 point game from Obi Toppin, 17 point game from Andrew Nembhard and 16 points from Pascal Siakiam, the latter of whom could be on his way to his second NBA Championship.

On Saturday, word broke of Siakam's new nickname, which combines the name of a famous World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star and his penchant for showing up in a big way against the Thunder. 

"Oh my god if the Pacers win Game 7 we must only address Pascal Siakam as The Thundertaker from then on I'm sorry but those are the rules," former ESPN host Rachel Nichols wrote on X. 

Siakam was described as having gone 'Undertaker Mode' prior to Game 6, a Pacers victory. 

Fans reacted to Nichols' post and Siakam's new nickname on X. 

"The chances of the Pacers winning this is real slim, might be a real bet for the buddies," one fan said.

"This certifies the Thunder will win. I hope Siakam shows up," another person added. 

Another gave Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a new nickname in response to the Siakam one.

"Now that's a name for real. Rachel girllll I miss you for real," another fan added. 

"This ain't catching on," another fan added. 

"Don't you put that bad energy on my Thunder lol," another fan stated.

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

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