The Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, face the Pacers in a winner-take-all NBA Finals Game 7 on June 21, 2025. Who will be crowned champion?
StatPro NBA Beat Reporter
This is it. After 82 regular season games and a grueling playoff gauntlet, the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship dream comes down to a single, winner-take-all Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers. Tonight at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, legacies will be forged and a champion will be crowned. The air is thick with anticipation as the Thunder, at full strength, prepare to leave everything on the floor.
A historic 68-14 regular season record has led to this single moment: one game for the NBA Championship.
The stage is set for an epic conclusion to the NBA season. In one corner, the young, dominant Thunder, led by the superstar trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren. In the other, the high-octane Indiana Pacers, powered by their own dynamic backcourt of Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson. Playing on the road in a hostile environment adds another layer of pressure, but the good news for OKC is that they enter this monumental clash with no major injuries. A clean bill of health is the ultimate advantage in a game of this magnitude.
OKC's path to Game 7 wasn't luck; it was built on a foundation of elite talent and disciplined team play. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been nothing short of spectacular, shouldering the offensive load with 27.8 points and 6.0 assists per game this postseason. On the other end, Chet Holmgren has been a defensive anchor, swatting an incredible 2.8 shots per game. But championships are won by committee, and key acquisitions have been instrumental. Isaiah Hartenstein has controlled the glass, pulling down 8.8 rebounds, while Alex Caruso's defensive tenacity has resulted in a team-leading 2.2 steals per game. This is the formula that brought them here, and it's the formula they'll trust tonight.
Tonight is about more than just the 2025 NBA title; it's about cementing a legacy. A victory would be the ultimate validation for this young core and the Thunder's front office, delivering the franchise its first championship since relocating to Oklahoma City. It would fast-track the timeline, proving this team's era is now. A loss would be a devastating end to a magical 68-win season, but it wouldn't erase the incredible progress made. Regardless of the outcome, this season has been a resounding success, but a win tonight would make it legendary.
The entire season, every practice, every hard-fought win has led to this one night in Indianapolis. The journey has been unforgettable, but the final chapter is yet to be written. Whether this young team hoists the Larry O'Brien Trophy or not, they've proven they are a force to be reckoned with. Get ready, Thunder Nation. Tonight is for all the marbles.
