The Pacers forced a Game 7 on Thursday in the NBA Finals with a 108-91 win over the Thunder, and former Duke and Bridgeville, Pa. native T.J. McConnell helped lead the way.
McConnell led the Pacers with nine rebounds, recorded 12 points, six assists, four steals and had a 50% field goal percentage. That performance helped McConnell make history as the first bench player to have 60+ points, 25+ assists and 15+ rebounds in an NBA Final.
The Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton was asked about McConnell's performance after, and said, “He’s the Great White Hope, that’s what we call him. He's amazing."
“He’s the Great White Hope, that’s what we call him.”
Tyrese Haliburton reveals TJ McConnell’s nickname after his strong Game 6 performance. 😅 pic.twitter.com/HjYp6gXCqo
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4:44 am - 06.20.2025DowntownMen's basketball: McConnell shines in Game 6
The Pacers forced a Game 7 on Thursday in the NBA Finals with a 108-91 win over the Thunder, and former Duke and Bridgeville, Pa. native T.J. McConnell helped lead the way.
McConnell led the Pacers with nine rebounds, recorded 12 points, six assists, four steals and had a 50% field goal percentage. That performance helped McConnell make history as the first bench player to have 60+ points, 25+ assists and 15+ rebounds in an NBA Final.
The Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton was asked about McConnell's performance after, and said, “He’s the Great White Hope, that’s what we call him. He's amazing."
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