BREAKING NEWS NBA Finals set for Game 7 as Indiana Pacers blow Oklahoma City Thunder away to level the series
The NBA Finals will have a nerve-shredding conclusion on Sunday after the Indiana Pacers dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night to level the series at 3-3.
Despite their star man Tyrese Haliburton nursing an injury, the Pacers blew their opponents away with an emphatic 108-91 victory on their home court.
It means the thrilling series will now be decided on Sunday night when the action moves back to Oklahoma for a decisive Game 7.
More to follow.
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