OKLAHOMA CITY — The moment has arrived. After six intense, back-and-forth battles, the 2025 NBA Finals will come down to one game — Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT at Paycom Center, where one franchise will raise its first-ever NBA championship banner.
For the Thunder, a win would not only mark the franchise’s first title since relocating from Seattle but place them among the statistically elite in league history. For the Pacers, a title would cap off a Cinderella run led by youth, grit, and breakout stars that few expected to still be standing in June.
Here are 7 numbers to know heading into a historic Game 7:
1. 16-4
That’s Oklahoma City’s playoff record heading into Game 7. If they win, the Thunder will become only the sixth team in NBA history to finish a postseason with just four losses, joining iconic runs by the 2017 Warriors and 2001 Lakers.
2. 19.8
That’s the points per game average for rookie guard Reed Sheppard in the Finals. His fearless play has made him a dark-horse Finals MVP candidate, something no rookie has won since Magic Johnson in 1980.
3. 12-1
Oklahoma City is 12-1 at home this postseason. That lone loss? Game 5 of these Finals. Expect Paycom Center to be a madhouse as the Thunder look to protect home court one last time.
4. 7
Seven years ago, the Thunder were a lottery team starting over after trading away Russell Westbrook and Paul George. Now, they’re 48 minutes from winning it all — a testament to Sam Presti’s rebuild and the development of stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.
5. 9.2
That’s Indiana’s fast-break points per game in the Finals — down from 18.4 during the regular season. The Thunder’s transition defense has bottled up one of the Pacers’ biggest weapons. If Indiana can push the pace again, it might flip the script in Game 7.
6. 34.5
That’s the combined three-point shooting percentage for both teams in the Finals, well below league average. Game 7 could hinge on who breaks out of the shooting slump first.
7. 0
The number of championships between these two franchises. Sunday night, one drought ends.
Final Word:
Whether it’s SGA’s composure, Chet Holmgren’s rim protection, or Tyrese Haliburton’s leadership, Game 7 will feature rising stars and raw emotion. The Thunder are aiming for destiny. The Pacers are out to shock the basketball world.
History awaits.
