Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals tips off tonight in Oklahoma City as the Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in a historic showdown. The Thunder, who finished the regular season with a league-best 68–14 record, have been nearly unbeatable at home, going 10–2 at Paycom Center during the playoffs.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the team with averages of 30 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds per game, and he’ll be looking to bounce back from a shaky Game 6 performance that included eight turnovers. History favors the Thunder, as 15 of the last 19 Finals Game 7s have been won by the home team.
The Pacers, however, have proven they won’t go quietly. Indiana forced Game 7 with a dominant 108–91 win in Game 6, marked by their relentless defense and balanced scoring attack.
Tyrese Haliburton, despite playing through a calf injury, has been clutch throughout the series, while Pascal Siakam added a double-double in the previous game. The Pacers forced 21 turnovers in Game 6, eight from Gilgeous-Alexander alone, and held the Thunder to just 91 points—well below their playoff average. Indiana’s depth has been a major factor, with eight players averaging double digits during the postseason.
Who will be the officials for Game 7 between Pacers and Thunder?
The officials for tonight’s Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and the Pacers will be James Capers, Josh Tiven, and Sean Wright. This experienced crew has handled numerous high-stakes playoff games, and their assignment signals the league’s intent to maintain a steady and respected hand in the most important game of the season.
In a surprising twist, Scott Foster—often nicknamed “The Extender” due to his reputation for working in pivotal playoff games—was not assigned, despite widespread speculation that he was all but guaranteed to officiate this Game 7.
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What time is the NBA game tonight?
Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will take place tonight, Sunday, June 22, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 PM (ET).
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