NBA Finals Game 7 showdown: Pacers vs Thunder battle for first-ever title

The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder face off in a historic Game 7 at Paycom Center, with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and star Pascal Siakam leading their teams. This rare Finals matchup features two franchises chasing their first NBA championship in nearly two decades, making this winner-take-all game a must-watch event.

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The NBA Finals culminate in a thrilling Game 7 showdown between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

Both teams are chasing their first-ever NBA championship, marking a rare Finals matchup between franchises yet to be crowned champions. The Pacers, led by Pascal Siakam, and the Thunder, powered by this year9s MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, have battled fiercely throughout the series.

The series has been tightly contested, with the Pacers winning Games 1, 3, and 6, and the Thunder taking Games 2, 4, and 5. Game 1 was a nail-biter, ending 111-110 in favor of the Pacers, while Game 6 saw the Pacers dominate 108-91 to force the decisive game.

"It9s winner take all," said a source on the Pacers9 determination to clinch their first title.

The matchup features standout stars: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league MVP, and Tyrese Haliburton of the Pacers, both pivotal to their teams9 championship hopes.

This Finals series is historic, as it is the first in nearly two decades to feature two franchises without prior NBA titles, excluding the Thunder9s history as the Seattle SuperSonics.

Pacers fans, who endured a 25-year Finals drought and decades of franchise struggles, now have a chance to witness a historic breakthrough.

"Going 25 years without appearing in an NBA Finals, Pacers fans may have felt in recent years that their fortunes could not get any worse," reflecting the franchise9s long journey.

The winner of this Game 7 will finally claim the elusive first NBA championship, capping a dramatic and memorable Finals series.
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The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder face off in a winner-take-all NBA Finals Game 7 on June 22, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. Led by Pascal Siakam and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, both teams vie for their first-ever NBA championship in a historic showdown at Paycom Center.
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Pacers and Thunder set for decisive Game 7 showdown

Key Facts
  • Indiana Pacers won Games 1 and 3 in the NBA Finals series with scores including 111-110 and 116-107 respectively.Syracuse.com
  • Oklahoma City Thunder won Games 2, 4, 5, and 6 to force a decisive Game 7 in the NBA Finals.Syracuse.com
  • Game 7 will be held at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET.Syracuse.com
  • The Finals feature MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Thunder and Tyrese Haliburton for the Pacers, both considered key to their teams’ championship hopes.Cnn1
  • Game 7 is a winner-take-all showdown between the Pacers and Thunder on June 22, 2025.Syracuse.com
It’s winner take all for the Pascal Siakam-led Indiana Pacers when they clash with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 7 of the on Sunday, June 22 (6/22/2025) at 8 p.m. ET.
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A match up of superstars: The Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, this year’s MVP, and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton have lived up to their billing as new NBA superstars.
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Key Stats at a Glance
Game 1 final score
111-110
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Game 3 final score
116-107
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Background Context

Historic Finals featuring long-suffering franchises

Key Facts
  • This NBA Finals is the first in nearly 20 years to feature two franchises that have never won a championship, excluding the Thunder’s previous identity as the Seattle SuperSonics.Cnn1
  • Indiana Pacers last appeared in the NBA Finals 25 years ago, marking a long championship drought for the franchise.Cnn1
  • Pacers franchise history includes financial struggles shortly after joining the NBA in 1977, highlighting their challenging journey to this Finals appearance.Cnn1
Key Stats at a Glance
Years since last Finals with two never-champion franchises
almost 20 years
Pacers Finals drought
25 years
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Years since Pacers joined NBA
48 years ago
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