"OKC sweep incoming" - NBA fans react as Tyrese Haliburton's performance for ages drags Pacers to NBA Finals

The Indiana Pacers are back in the NBA Finals after Tyrese Haliburton led them to a win in Game 6 against the New York Knicks. The Pacers last appeared in 2000, when they lost to the LA Lakers. Fans reacted to the game, as well as the matchup between the Pacers and the OKC Thunder.

Haliburton finished with 21 points, six rebounds and 13 assists, scoring 11 in the fourth quarter to close the series and earn the win. Pascal Siakam had 31 points, five rebounds, three assists and three blocks, while Andrew Nembhard locked down Jalen Brunson and registered six steals.

Brunson was limited to just 19 points on 18 shots, committing five turnovers. Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 points and 14 rebounds, but his defensive efforts weren't there in Game 6. Josh Hart was a non-factor, while OG Anunoby was the Knicks' best player.

NBA fans reacted to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers earning an NBA Finals matchup against the reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the dominant OKC Thunder. Some fans are favoring the Thunder, who will be the heavy favorites to win the championship.

Here are some of the best reactions:

"OKC sweep incoming," one tweeted.

Inspiration with Lucas

@@LucasBryner3

OKC sweep incoming

Ezekiel Bread Advocat

@@_therealdeal__

OKC in 5 or 6 if they don’t play with their food

iO's World 🌎 #D4L

@@DamHesFresh

The least watched NBA finals in history!

Andy froemel

@@FroemelAndy

Pacers winning the chip because they are 7-0 this postseason with Caitlin Clark in attendance at home.

Elijah T-M.

@@tchilembe

Pacers in 6. We must all band together and save basketball.

joey.

@@JoeyS54018

Don’t sleep on the Indiana pacers in the finals this team could have destiny on its side.

The 2025 NBA Finals will be headlined by two of the best guards in the league in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton. SGA has cemented himself as one of the best players in the world this season, while Haliburton has turned the "most overrated" tag into being a superstar in the playoffs.

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Pascal Siakam wins ECF MVP over Tyrese Haliburton

Pascal Siakam wins ECF MVP over Tyrese Haliburton. (Photo: IMAGN)

Tyrese Haliburton might be the Indiana Pacers' best player in these playoffs, but Pascal Siakam was better in the Eastern Conference finals. Siakam was named the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP after his stellar performances for the Pacers against the New York Knicks.

Siakam finished with 31 points, five rebounds, three assists and three blocks in Game 6. He averaged 24.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals in the ECF, shooting 52.4% from the field, including 50.0% from beyond the arc, and 67.4% from the free-throw line.

Meanwhile, Haliburton put up 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 10.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game. He shot 45.5% from the field, 32.7% from 3-point range and 81.8% from the charity stripe.

Regardless of who deserved it more, the Pacers have a lot to celebrate with their first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years. Game 1 is on Thursday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.