All Comes Down to This: Thunder vs. Pacers — Game 7 is Here
We started with 30 teams. Now, just two remain — and they’re tied 3-3.
The 2025 NBA Finals is heading into Game 7, and it's giving us everything: upsets, injuries, breakout stars, and now... the perfect ending.
But let’s rewind real quick.
Game 6: Pacers Weren’t Ready to Go Home
Forget predictions. Forget odds. The Indiana Pacers showed up in Game 6 and smacked the Thunder 108–91 to even the series.
No, it wasn’t Tyrese Haliburton dropping 40 (he’s still limping on a sore calf). It was the bench that lit the fire.
- Obi Toppin? 20 points off the pine.
- T.J. McConnell? Heart. Hustle. 12 points, 9 boards, 6 dimes in just 24 minutes.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma City? Looked stunned.
They coughed up 21 turnovers, got out-hustled, and couldn’t string together any rhythm.
Game 6 wasn’t just a win. It was a statement: “You’ll have to beat us in your house.”
Game 7 — Winner Takes Everything
Date: Sunday, June 22
Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Let’s be honest: nobody thought this series would go the distance.
OKC came into the playoffs blazing — league-best 68–14 record, MVP on their squad, and a young roster that looks built to run the league for the next five years.
But the Pacers? Man... they just won’t go away.
Now we get one last game. One last chance. And a new champion.
Who’s Gonna Be Finals MVP?
Let’s break down the top names. Because yeah, a ring is sweet, but that Finals MVP trophy hits different.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
The MVP of the regular season, and probably the best player on the floor all series. If OKC wins, it’s almost guaranteed he adds this to his collection.
Avg: ~32 PPG | 6 APG | 5 RPG
Jalen Williams (Thunder)
You saw that 40-point game, right? He’s the wild card. If he explodes again in Game 7 and SGA struggles even a little… don’t be shocked.
Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Mr. Steady. He's the glue that’s holding Indiana together. If the Pacers win, it’s probably because Siakam did everything right again.
T.J. McConnell (Dark Horse MVP)
Yes, we said it. Is he flashy? No. But in Game 6, he looked like a Finals veteran. If he shows up again with energy, leadership, and stat-stuffing... there could be a surprise.
What’s at Stake?
For OKC: First championship since the team left Seattle. Validation for the rebuild. Legacy moment for SGA.
For Indiana: First-ever NBA title. A team no one expected to make the Finals — let alone take it 7 — could make history.
This isn’t your classic LeBron vs Steph series.
It’s new. It’s unpredictable. It’s fresh blood — and that’s what makes it so electric.
Final Thoughts
Game 7.
Thunder.
Pacers.
One night. One trophy. One MVP.
Whatever happens, this Finals is already legendary. But come Sunday night, we’ll have one more chapter — and it’s the one that counts.
So grab your popcorn, cancel your plans, and get ready.
Because Game 7 is gonna be chaos — the good kind.
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