Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner had zero mercy on his counterpart Tristan Thompson, gobbling up a loose rebound and slamming it over him in spectacular fashion.

This isn't a big-on-small crime, as the two centers are only two inches apart — Turner's tomahawk dunk excited not only his bench, but has propelled the Pacers to a Game 3 25-point lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the half.

Article Continues Below
More Indiana Pacers News
pacers, pacers game 7
Pacers fatal flaw that will doom them in NBA Finals Game 7 vs. ThunderGarrett Kerman ·
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers logo on one side and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder logo on the other
Pacers’ X-factor that will determine NBA Finals Game 7 vs. ThunderTroy Finnegan ·
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) and guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) cheer in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers’ TJ McConnell shouts out Tyrese Haliburton for Game 6 performanceRichard Pereira ·
Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots the ball against Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the first half of game six of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren dishes on mentality for Game 7 vs PacersJosue Pavon ·
Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the first half of game six of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Thunder’s Jalen Williams downplays Game 6 loss to Pacers with ‘right mindset’ claimJosue Pavon ·
Oklahoma City Thunder stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams looking at Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam in front of Paycom Center.
Oklahoma City Thunder bold predictions for NBA Finals Game 7 vs. PacersZachary Weinberger ·

This dunk is reminiscent of Vince Carter‘s throwdown on Alonzo Mourning, back in his stint with the New Jersey Nets — a dunk that also came from gathering a loose rebound.