Data Don't Lie: Thunder Fans Flood Pacers' Arena—20% of G6 Crowd Wearing OKC Blue

Data Don't Lie: Thunder Fans Flood Pacers' Arena—20% of G6 Crowd Wearing OKC Blue

As a data analyst who's seen my fair share of NBA crowd trends, even I raised an eyebrow at Vivid Seats' latest numbers: 1 in 5 attendees at Indiana's do-or-die Game 6 will be Thunder supporters. This isn't just about fandom—it's a perfect storm of plummeting ticket prices (down 54% post-G5), algorithmic seat purchases, and the cold calculus of Midwestern geography. My breakdown reveals why Oklahoma City's invasion defies conventional sports migration patterns, complete with heat maps of fan density and real-time resale data.