Watch the viral clip of Pascal Siakam looking possessed from NBA Finals Game 6, which shocked netizens
Indiana Pacers power forward Pascal Siakam sparked a wave of reactions online after a video captured his intense expression during the team huddle ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Was Pascal Siakam really possessed by the devil as video of him praying during 2025 NBA Finals game 6 goes viral
Nah man this is INSANE. Jalen Williams looked Pascal Siakam right in the eyes and saw whatever bro was praying to before the game 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/gI4nS4Iqis
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) June 20, 2025
He appeared to be praying with his eyes rolled upward, and the clip quickly went viral on social media as netizens compared the moment to former WWE icon The Undertaker with many claiming Saikam was possessed by the devil and ad summoned the strength of his ancestors as he forced the finals into game 7, the first time in almost 10 years with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
The Indiana Pacers have pushed the 2025 NBA Finals to a thrilling Game 7 after a commanding 108–91 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. While the spotlight was firmly on the team’s performance, it was Pascal Siakam who unexpectedly stole attention with his intense, almost eerie expressions during the pregame huddle.
PASCAL SIAKAM GOT POSSESSED 😳pic.twitter.com/E5tqBKorVQ
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) June 20, 2025
Observers online described the Pacers forward as appearing “possessed,” after footage circulated showing him gazing skyward, his eyes rolled back as if in a moment of deep focus or prayer. The clip quickly went viral, sparking a wave of humorous and puzzled reactions across social media. On the court, however, it was all business. The Pacers delivered a dominant performance, spearheaded by Obi Toppin, who contributed 20 points and six rebounds off the bench.
Siakam also made his mark statistically, finishing with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists. After the game, Siakam addressed the press, reflecting on the high-stakes victory that kept the Pacers’ championship hopes alive. He acknowledged the intensity of the series, noting that both teams had grown deeply familiar with each other’s gameplay by this point. With no surprises left, he believed the outcome would now depend purely on effort and desire.
Pascal Siakam really summoned the strength of his ancestors before the game I’M CRYING 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/RhjFfGLwgm
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) June 20, 2025
In his view, success would come down to which side wanted it more and was willing to give everything on the floor. He also expressed gratitude for the opportunity, describing it as a blessing to compete at the highest level. For Siakam, the journey to this moment had been marked by relentless work, and he felt fortunate to be in a position where that effort could pay off on basketball’s biggest stage. As per schedule, the deciding Game 7 of the NBA 2024–25 season is set to take place on Sunday, June 22, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.