NBA Finals Game 6 between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder had do-or-die energy written all over it, and the Pacers made sure to deliver a highlight reel moment that had fans jumping out of their seat, and the internet losing its collective mind. The play? Pascal Siakam (Spicy P) absolutely detonated on Jalen Williams in a poster dunk that might as well have had its own fireworks show. Let’s set the stage.
According to ProFootballNetwork, Pascal Siakam and the Pacers came into this one on the brink, trailing in the series and needing every ounce of energy to force a Game 7. The first quarter was tight, but something flipped in the second. Indiana lit a fuse and took off, torching the Thunder with a massive run that ballooned the lead to 22 points. That’s the biggest margin the Pacers have seen all series, which, let’s be real, has mostly been Oklahoma City’s playground. But just as the second quarter was winding down and the crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse was already in a frenzy, Siakam decided to pour gasoline on the fire.
With OKC still reeling from Indiana’s surge, Jalen Williams brought the ball up the court, trying to reset. Enter Tyrese Haliburton, who, even while battling a painful calf strain, picked off Williams like a seasoned cornerback. He pushed the ball ahead and launched it across the floor to Siakam. Williams hustled back, trying to recover, but what happened next? Pure, vicious basketball poetry.
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Siakam rose up, cocked it back, and slammed it down hard right on William, who looked like he saw a ghost mid-air and nearly hit the deck. The building erupted. Fans were on their feet, teammates lost their minds, and the vibe instantly shifted from “this is a good game” to “this might be an all-time moment.”
Let’s not forget, Pascal Siakam has been on one lately. He dropped 28 points in Game 5, stepping up huge when Haliburton was limited. And in Game 6? He ended the half with 13 points and all the momentum riding on his back (along with Williams’ soul, apparently). That dunk wasn’t just a highlight—it was a statement. A spark. A swagger bomb. The kind of play that can turn a series on its head.
Now, sure, a 20-point lead in today’s NBA isn’t always safe. Just ask the Pacers, who let things slip late in Game 4 when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went nuclear with 15 points in the fourth. But the Game 6 energy felt different. Fueled by Siakam’s throwdown and Haliburton’s inspiring grit, remember, he’s playing through a calf strain that typically takes two weeks to heal, the Pacers looked locked in.
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And that Haliburton factor? It can’t be overstated. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, his injury was expected to sideline him for at least two weeks. But Haliburton made it clear: “whatever it takes” is the mission. That attitude seems to have lit a fire under this team. They weren’t just playing to survive—they were playing for him.
As Game 6 headed into halftime, one thing was crystal clear: Indiana wasn’t ready to go home. Siakam’s dunk was the exclamation point on a first half filled with fight, fire, and a whole lot of attitude. Now all eyes are on whether they can finish the job and force that Game 7. But no matter what happens next, Jalen Williams is going to be seeing Pascal Siakam in his nightmares for a long time.
Dylan Cook 
