The Pacers came up short despite a valiant effort in Game 6. Now they've got to try to find a way to win with an injured superstar and their backs against the wall.

The Thunder and Pacers are meeting in the 2025 NBA Finals and we examine sleeper NBA Draft options for each team.

Jalen Williams scored a tough contested floater to close the third quarter and extend OKC's lead to 87-79. The Thunder needed the bucket after a 13-point outburst from T.J. McConnell allowed the Pacers to eat into OKC's 14-point halftime lead.

Throughout NBA history, few teams have reached the mountaintop without a bona fide superstar in the No. 2 role.