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Here are the refs for Game 6 of the Thunder - Pacers NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are just one win away from their first ever NBA championship.

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Update: Jun 19th, 2025 10:23 EDT

After a shaky start to the 2025 NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder have taken control of the series thanks to back-to-back victories over the Indiana Pacers, which have given them a 3-2 lead.

Thunder one win away from history

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co now have the opportunity to clinch the franchise’s first ever NBA championship in a potentially historic Game 6, which takes place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, June 19 (tipoff at 8:30pm ET).

GAME 6 TONIGHT 🍿

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31 PTS) and Jalen Williams (playoff career-high 40 PTS) combined for 71 as the star duo helped lead the Thunder to within 1 win of their first title in the OKC era!

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Before the start of the series, the Thunder were seen as strong favorites to prevail after performing superbly during the regular season. However, the Pacers got off to an excellent start, posting come-from-behind victories in Games 1 and 3 to lead 2-1.

Momentum with Oklahoma going into Game 6

As anticipated, though, Mark Daigneault’s team have managed to turn the tables and learned from their mistakes in those early defeats, with Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams playing key roles in their comeback in the series so far.

All signs point to another Thunder victory, which would see a new NBA champion crowned on Thursday. Oklahoma go into Game 6 full of belief after consecutive triumphs against Indiana, who they also defeated twice in the regular season. To make matters worse for the Pacers, point guard Tyrese Haliburton is rated questionable due to a leg injury.

Thunder @ Pacers Game 6 referee team

Game 6 should be in capable hands, with Zach Zarba, who is making his 18th appearance in the NBA Finals, appointed Crew Chief.

He will be assisted by referee Tony Brothers and umpire David Guthrie, who are involved in the finals for the 14th and eighth time respectively.

2025 NBA Finals Game 6 refs

Crew Chief: Zach Zarba (No. 15)
Referee: Tony Brothers (No. 25)
Umpire: David Guthrie (No. 16)
Alternate: Tyler Ford (No. 39)
Replay Center: James Williams

2025 NBA Finals scores and schedule

Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
Game 2: Pacers 107, Thunder 123
Game 3: Thunder 107, Pacers 116
Game 4: Thunder 111, Pacers 104
Game 5: Pacers 109, Thunder 120
Game 6, June 19: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.
Game 7, June 22: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8 p.m.*

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