The Oklahoma City Thunder shoot for a historic ending to their dream NBA season, hosting Game 7 of the Finals against the Indiana Pacers.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are 48 minutes away from a championship—and a place in NBA history.
With the 2025 NBA Finals knotted at 3-3, the Thunder return to the roaring Paycom Center for Game 7 on Monday (PH time), looking to claim their first NBA title and become the second-youngest team to ever do it, trailing only the 1977 Portland Trail Blazers.
But the final step won’t be easy.
After taking a 3-2 series lead with a thrilling Game 5 win, Oklahoma City faltered in Game 6, falling to an Indiana squad that played with desperation and balance.
MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was limited to 21 points and committed eight costly turnovers, while Jalen Williams, fresh off a 40-point performance in Game 5, cooled off with just 16.
Now, OKC must regroup on the biggest stage yet. Despite the stumble, the Thunder still hold homecourt—and historical precedent.
Only four road teams have ever won a Game 7 in the NBA Finals, giving the Thunder a slight edge as they attempt to close out a dream season.
With a talented, fearless core led by Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams, and Chet Holmgren, OKC will try to finish what they started and deliver the franchise’s first NBA championship.
Tip off is Monday morning (PH time). The youngest contenders in the league are ready for their moment.
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]