The 2025 NBA Finals have reached a thrilling Game 7, as the Indiana Pacers put on a commanding performance to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 in Game 6, pushing the series to its ultimate conclusion. This marks the Pacers' return to the Finals for the first time since 2000, while the Thunder are back in the championship round for the first time since 2012, after a strong playoff run that included eliminating the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.

The Thunder, who finished the regular season with a remarkable 68 victories, entered the series favored to capture the championship. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander aims to become the first player since Stephen Curry in 2015 to win both the MVP award and an NBA title in the same season. Meanwhile, the Pacers have exhibited resilience throughout the playoffs, highlighted by impressive comebacks that have kept them competitive.