Thunder, Pacers Set for NBA Finals Game 7 Showdown

Updated June 20, 2025

For the first time since 2016,⁣ the NBA Finals will be decided⁣ in a Game 7. The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Indiana Pacers in a winner-take-all showdown. Indiana forced the decisive game with‍ a 108-91 victory over the thunder on Thursday.

The Thunder had a 68-14 ​regular-season record and went 35-6 at home. Of the 19 NBA Finals Game⁢ 7s played, the‍ home team has won 15, a 78.9% clip.

Tyrese Haliburton,who had been questionable due to a calf⁤ injury⁤ sustained in Game 5,played in Game 6,scoring 14 points. He is expected​ to be active for Sunday’s 2025 NBA Finals ⁢Game 7.

Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. DraftKings sportsbook lists the Thunder as 8.5-point‍ favorites,‍ with an over/under of ‌215.5 points.

What’s next

The winner of ⁢Sunday’s game will be crowned the 2025 NBA champion.