The Headline
Thunder and Pacers set for decisive Game 7 showdown
Key Facts
- The Thunder and Pacers are set to engage in the single most significant event in their careers: Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
- Shai scored 30 or more points in four of the six games, showing his clutch performance and will need another MVP-like showing in Game 7.
- The team with the most bench points has won each of the first six games in the series, highlighting the importance of bench scoring.
- The Pacers aim to be the first No. 4 seed to win the championship since 1984, which would make them the lowest-seeded champion since the No. 6 seed won in 1995.1
- The Thunder have scored at least 110 points in all 12 home playoff games this season, setting an NBA playoff record.1
- The Thunder hold a +247 point differential at home in the postseason, which is on pace to be an NBA record as no team has finished with a +200 differential at home.1
- If the Thunder win Game 7, they will join the 2008 and 2013 teams in winning at least two Game 7s en route to a championship.1
Take note: the home team is 15-4 in Game 7 of the Finals, and Game 7 of the Finals has produced special performances.
USA Today
The Thunder and Pacers are set to engage in the single most significant event in any of their careers: Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Nba
The Thunder have a +247 point differential at home in the postseason, which is on pace to be an NBA record. No team in postseason history has finished with a +200 point differential at home.
Espn
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Key Stats at a Glance
Thunder home playoff games scoring minimum
110 points in all 12 home games
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Thunder home postseason point differential
+247 point differential at home
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Lowest seed to win NBA championship
No. 4 seed to win a championship since 1984
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