Game 7 NBA Finals Preview: Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder

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Date: 06-22-2025

Time: 8:00 PM EST

Location: Oklahoma City

Spread: Thunder -7.5 Over/Under: 215.5

The Stakes:

It all comes down to this. Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The winner hoists the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the loser goes home empty-handed. With the series tied at 3-3, expect a hard-fought, intensely competitive battle.

Indiana Pacers (Analyzing Their Position):

The Pacers have shown incredible resilience to force this Game 7. They’ll need another herculean effort from Pascal Siakam to have any chance. They need to be aggressive and get downhill. For the Pacers to pull off the upset, they MUST find a way to contain Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA). They’ll also need strong contributions from their role players.

Oklahoma City Thunder (Analyzing Their Position):

The Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are the favorites playing on their home court. Expect OKC to come out with high intensity. Their success depends on SGA’s ability to dominate. Also, if Chet Holmgren can stay out of foul trouble and affect the Pacers’ paint presence that will be critical to the Thunder being victorious.

Key Matchups:

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) vs. Pacers’ Guard Defenders: Containing SGA is priority number one for Indiana.
  • Pascal Siakam (Pacers) vs. Thunder’s Frontcourt: Siakam needs to be aggressive and efficient against a tough Thunder defense.
  • Rebounding Battle: Both teams need to win the battle of the boards.

Prediction:

Game 7s are unpredictable, but the Thunder, playing at home and with SGA leading the charge, hold a significant advantage. The Pacers have battled hard, but the Thunder’s overall talent and home-court advantage should ultimately prove too much to overcome.

Prediction: Thunder win, but the Pacers keep it close.

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