Pacers and Thunder Set for Historic NBA Finals Game 7 Showdown

Indianapolis, IN – June 20, 2025 – The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder will meet in a winner-take-all Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 22, at 8:00 PM ET, marking the first time since 2016 that the championship will be decided in a decisive final game.

The Pacers secured their place in the historic showdown with a resounding 108-91 victory over the Thunder in Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana’s performance was defined by a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense, forcing Oklahoma City into 21 turnovers and capitalizing with 16 steals.

Tyrese Haliburton, playing through a calf strain, contributed 14 points and five assists in just 23 minutes, while Obi Toppin led the bench with 20 points. Pascal Siakam added 16 points and 13 rebounds, punctuating the night with a sequence that saw Haliburton deliver a steal and a no-look pass to set up a thunderous Siakam dunk.

For the Thunder, reigning Kia MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points but was hampered by a game-high eight turnovers. Jalen Williams chipped in 16 points, but Oklahoma City’s starters were benched after falling behind by as many as 30 points in the fourth quarter.

Game 7 will be the 20th in NBA Finals history, adding another chapter to the league’s storied tradition of winner-take-all clashes. The Pacers are seeking their first NBA championship, while the Thunder aim to capture their first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008. With home teams historically holding a 15-4 advantage in Finals Game 7s, Oklahoma City will look to leverage the home-court edge, but Indiana rides a wave of momentum and resilience that has defined their playoff run.

Sunday’s matchup promises to be a night of high stakes and unforgettable basketball, as both teams battle for the Larry O’Brien Trophy and a place in NBA history.