SportsLine's model simulated Oklahoma City vs. Indiana 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Thursday's NBA Finals 2025 Game 6 contest

If Haliburton misses Game 6, that torpedoes the Pacers' chances to force a decisive Game 7. He's been Indiana's best player and primary ball-handler. The Thunder will be the heavy

May 7, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) works his way to the basket against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second quarter of game one of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Indiana Pacers Complete NBA Draft Trade While Competing in The Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Amid their battle between the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers are still taking calls regarding the future of their team.

Haliburton has a lower leg injury — nobody’s saying exactly what it is, whether it’s an ankle, calf, or something else — and it seems to be the sort that if this were a back-to-back situation in December,

Caruso has had two 20-point games in the 2025 NBA Finals. He had zero in the regular season. The Thunder were able to sneak away with a 111-104 Game 4 win over the Indiana Pacers because of his contributions. Returning to OKC for Game 5, the series is tied at 2-2.

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