Pacers, Thunder battle for NBA Championship glory in Game 7

The stage is set for a thrilling finale as the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder face off in a decisive Game 7 for the NBA championship. After a fiercely contested series filled with momentum shifts and standout performances, everything now comes down to one final game.

With stars like Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Fans can expect intensity, drama, and unforgettable moments on Sunday night in Oklahoma City.

Both teams are chasing history - the Pacers seeking their first-ever NBA title, while the Thunder aim to claim their first since relocating from Seattle.


This marks the 20th Game 7 in NBA Finals history and the first since the Cleveland Cavaliers’ dramatic road victory over the Golden State Warriors in 2016.


"You've got to be able to weather the storm with those momentum-swinging plays, try to create momentum-stopping plays when you're on the road," Pacers star Haliburton said.

The Pacers head into Game 7 with momentum following a dominant 108-91 win in Game 6 on Thursday in Indianapolis. Haliburton played a key role, contributing 14 points and five assists despite being a game-time decision due to a lingering calf strain.

Though still dealing with stiffness and soreness, Haliburton said he’s ready for Sunday’s finale after logging just 23 minutes in the previous outing.


Oklahoma City has shown impressive resilience throughout the postseason, avoiding back-to-back losses after dropping consecutive games only twice during the regular season. The Thunder boast a strong 10-2 home record in the playoffs and have not lost the turnover battle on their home court.

However, in Game 6, the Pacers flipped the script by forcing 21 turnovers while committing only 11 themselves - a key factor in their dominant win. As the series returns to Oklahoma City for the decisive Game 7, the Thunder will look to regain control and maintain their home-court edge.