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Thunder Crumble in NBA Finals: Brutally Honest Reaction from OKC After Painful Loss”

Arthur Williamson by Arthur Williamson
June 20, 2025
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The Oklahoma City Thunder came into Game 6 of the NBA Finals with a huge opportunity. They were leading the series 3-2 against the Indiana Pacers and had a real chance to seal their first championship in over a decade. But what unfolded in the game left fans stunned—and even the players looked lost. The Pacers came out with energy, aggression, and perfect execution, while the Thunder looked completely off their rhythm.

From the very beginning, Indiana set the tone. They moved the ball well, defended tightly, and made sure OKC never felt comfortable. Meanwhile, the Thunder struggled. Their shots weren’t falling, their defense broke down repeatedly, and there was hardly any fight left in them after halftime. It was not just a bad game—it felt like the pressure got to them.

After the game, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hide his disappointment. “We sucked,” he admitted frankly. “We didn’t show up. This one hurts because we know what was at stake.” That raw honesty captured what most fans were thinking. Oklahoma had the momentum and a chance to lift the trophy on their home floor—but they just didn’t deliver.

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The Thunder’s young roster has impressed throughout the playoffs. Their run to the Finals surprised many, and they were being praised for their chemistry and hustle. But in Game 6, it all seemed to vanish. They committed too many turnovers, missed open shots, and couldn’t stop the Pacers’ main scorers like Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, who played with full confidence.

Coach Mark Daigneault also looked frustrated postgame. “We didn’t match their urgency,” he said. “They were playing to survive, and we were supposed to be playing to win. But we got outworked.” That’s a tough thing to admit at such a high level, but it’s also true. The Thunder lacked the energy and edge they had shown in earlier games.

This loss sets up a massive Game 7 in Indiana. The momentum has now clearly shifted towards the Pacers, who are riding the confidence of this blowout win. On the other hand, Oklahoma City must regroup quickly, fix what went wrong, and find a way to bounce back in enemy territory. It won’t be easy.

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What’s more worrying for Thunder fans is the mental side of things. A young team like OKC doesn’t have much experience playing under this kind of pressure. Game 6 was supposed to be their moment, but it turned into a meltdown. Can they recover in time, both physically and mentally? That’s the big question now.

Veteran forward Gordon Hayward, who had very little impact in the game, admitted that the team was shaken. “We were rattled early, and we never really found our rhythm,” he said. “It’s on all of us. We’ve come too far to let this slip away now.”

Meanwhile, the Pacers looked like a complete unit. Their coach, Rick Carlisle, praised the team’s fight and focus. “We knew our backs were against the wall,” he said. “Our guys didn’t blink. We defended hard, we shared the ball, and we believed in each other. That’s what it takes.”

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Game 7 will now decide everything, and the Pacers have the home-court advantage. OKC, after missing a golden chance to close it out, will have to dig deep and prove they’re more than just a young team with potential. They’ll need to show maturity, grit, and composure.

This Finals series has already delivered drama, emotion, and big moments. But it’s far from over. Now, it all comes down to one game. The Thunder still have the talent to win it—but after a performance like Game 6, doubts have crept in. Can they rise again? Or will the Pacers complete a stunning comeback?

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