NBA Finals: Recent Game 7 trends suggest Thunder and Pacers are in for close, defensive battle

This is the first Game 7 in the NBA Finals since 2016

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers will square off for one last time on Sunday in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Their thrilling series has far exceeded expectations, and just seven total points separate the two teams through the first six games. 

This is the first time the Finals have gone the distance since 2016, when the Cleveland Cavaliers completed their historic 3-1 comeback to defeat the 73-win Golden State Warriors. The Thunder won 68 games this season, which is the most wins by any team since that Warriors group. Will they meet the same fate?