Pacers player ejected despite abnormal circumstances

In a game that was virtually over in the fourth quarter, there was still some late-game drama in Game 6 of Pacers/Thunder.

What happened at the end of Game 6?

Pacers' James Johnson was thrown out of Game 6 with just 57 seconds remaining.

Here's what happened:

Status alert: James Johnson (played 2 garbage time minutes) has been ejected Thursday.pic.twitter.com/nPEQYMR0vY

— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) June 20, 2025

He doesn't get in games often, but checked in to play a couple of minutes since the Pacers had a sizeable lead.

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Johnson made his mark on the court, getting ejected for a forearm to the upper body of Thunder's Dillon Jones.

Johnson is known for his non-basketball MMA skills and is definitely someone players don't want to mess with.

Johnson received cheers from the fans as a fan favorite when entering the game, but his time on the court was short-lived.

The Pacers return to action Sunday night, as they battle OKC in the first Game 7 since 2016.

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