2025 NBA Playoffs

Fans react to Pascal Siakam’s pregame “face”

Published

June 20, 2025

Jun 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) watches a shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of game six of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

The Indiana Pacers have won Game 6 108-91 over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Indiana’s win included big performances from all their players, including Pascal Siakam.

The Pacers were led by Obi Toppin’s 20 points. Tyrese Haliburton played through his injury to add 14 points, five assists, and two steals.

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The win forced a Game 7, which will be played this Sunday at 8:00 PM EST. Still, all everyone talked about was the “face” Siakam made before the game.

The Pacers were in a huddle and while they were going through their pregame pep talk, Siakam leaned back and rolled his eyes to the back of his head.

Fans react to Pascal Siakam’s “face”

Fans noticed Siakam’s pregame “face” and quickly hopped on social media to discuss it. They weren’t sure if Siakam was just being extra focused for the game ahead, or if he was summoning something supernatural to help give the Pacers the edge in Game 6.

Le démoniaque aveugle et muet, by James Tissot, 1886-96 pic.twitter.com/vVgSn4ccR8

— ArtButMakeItSports (@ArtButSports) June 20, 2025

The Indiana Pacers before Game 6 pic.twitter.com/2SZxHOGzkV

— bob truck (@TruckBon) June 20, 2025

No one:

Pascal Siakam: pic.twitter.com/drARbUfOvL

— BetMGM ???? (@BetMGM) June 20, 2025

He was locked in on demonic levels pic.twitter.com/W0hUOZI8ds

— Davin McFarland (@DavinMcFarland7) June 20, 2025

That’s the fucking devil magic. Game 7 prob going to happen pic.twitter.com/uz1IyzftKv

— Queens Kid (@madein_queens) June 20, 2025

Game 7 is indeed going to happen and the Pacers have a chance to win their first NBA championship on Sunday.

It will be an uphill battle for Indiana, but if Siakam can summon the power once again, Indiana may just be the team left standing, holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

About the Author Published Jun 20, 2025

TITAN FREY

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