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The Pacers came into Game 6 with their season on the line, and they played like it in the first half. Indiana produced an impressive first 24 minutes of action, taking a 64-42 lead over the Thunder into halftime.
A big reason for the Pacers' success is the team's bench, as Indiana has leaned on its depth for the entire season. T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin have led the way as the Pacers have been able to use a full rotation of players to get this deep into the playoffs.
In the first half on Thursday night, McConnell and Toppin led another huge bench performance in the team's final home game. Here's a look at how the Pacers bench found success in Game 6.
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Pacers bench stats in Game 6 vs. Thunder
- Points: 19
- Rebounds:14
- Assists: 3
- Steals: 3
- FGM-FGA: 7-18
- 3PM-3PA: 2-7
The Pacers bench outscored the Thunder bench 19-3 in the first half, as eight different Pacers scored while just five Thunder players produced at least one point. Additionally, the bench's 14 minutes are more than half of the 22 that the Pacers collected in the first half.
T.J. McConnell stats Game 6 vs. Thunder
- Points: 8
- Rebounds: 5
- Assists: 3
- Steals: 2
- FGM-FGA: 4-6
Once again, McConnell helped spark the Pacers off the bench, as the backup point guard has been an energizer all series. In the first half of Game 6, McConnell scored eight points and collected five rebounds and three assists, making his presence felt all over the court.
— NBA (@NBA) June 20, 2025T.J. McConnell starts Q2 with back-to-back buckets 🪣 pic.twitter.com/ozre4S1nUR
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 20, 2025T.J. GETTING IT DONE ON BOTH ENDS 💪😤 https://t.co/qNGhQKYb7Z pic.twitter.com/OJhXmMcDmv
— NBA (@NBA) June 20, 2025— NBA (@NBA) June 20, 2025Obi Toppin stats Game 6 vs. Thunder
- Points: 8
- Rebounds: 4
- FGM-FGA: 2-7
- 3PM-3PA: 2-4
- FTM-FTA: 2-2
Obi Toppin is another reason why the Pacers are in this position, and Game 6 was no different. He produced eight points in the first half, six coming on three-pointers, as he continued to make an impact on the game.
T.J. McConnell forces the turnover, and Obi Toppin caps it off from deep 🏹 pic.twitter.com/JotOPLHrde
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 20, 2025
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