Shai Gilgeous-Alexander approaches NBA Finals MVP as Thunder face Pacers
- The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Indiana Pacers 3-2 in the NBA Finals series, with Game 6 being held in Indianapolis.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite for the NBA Finals MVP and is looking to achieve a rare sports milestone by winning both the regular season and Finals MVP awards in the same season.
- The Indiana Pacers are urging their fans to create an electric atmosphere as they aim to avoid elimination during Game 6.
The NBA Finals have reached a pivotal moment as the Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Indiana Pacers 3-2 in the series. Game 6, which is being held in Indianapolis, is crucial for the Pacers as they fight to avoid elimination. The pressure is on the Pacers to perform, especially with the added emotional weight of hoping to create an intimidating atmosphere for their final home game of the season. The Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, already the NBA MVP for the current season, is poised to make history if he also wins the Finals MVP. He stands to become one of only a handful of players to win the regular season MVP, Finals MVP, scoring champion title, and championship in the same year, a feat accomplished previously by basketball legends like Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. As Game 6 unfolds, the Pacers are looking to rally their fans in hopes of energizing their performance. The team has made a passionate appeal for fans to support them by creating an electrifying atmosphere at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Their statement encapsulated the urgency of their situation: