Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are geared up for a highly-anticipated NBA Finals showdown in a winner-takes-all Game 7. The match is expected to be a thrilling contest as the series is tied 3-3. Here’s everything you need to know about Game 7, including when and where to watch, prize money, time, venue, and other details.
A historic game
The upcoming game between the Pacers vs Thunder marks the 20th Game 7 in NBA Finals history which is a rare occasion. The Pacers forced this decisive game with a dominating 108-91 win in Game 6.
Looking at the records, home teams have historically dominated these kinds of matchups with a 15-4 record. The previous Game 7 was an upset when the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors on the road in 2016.
When is Game 7 of the NBA Finals 2025?
Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder will lock horns on June 22 (June 23 in India). Game 7 between Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder will begin at 8:00 PM ET on Sunday (5:30 AM IST on Monday) in Oklahoma City, where the Thunder will enjoy home-court advantage.
Prize Money Details: How much will both teams win?
The Pacers have already secured $1.99 million for reaching the Finals and advancing through the Eastern Conference. A win in Game 7 would get them an additional $8.805 million. The total amount they can receive is $10.80 million. If they lose the upcoming game, they will still take home $5.79 million.
The Thunder, on the other hand, who finished the season with the NBA’s best record, stand to gain even more. A championship win would earn them $12.42 million which is approximately $828,000 per player. Even in the case of their defeat, they would earn $3.803 million along with their earlier playoff earnings.
Where to watch Game 7 of the NBA Finals 2025?
In the US, the game will be broadcast live on ABC, with streaming options available on Fubo and SlingTV.
For fans in India, the game will be streamed live on the NBA’s official YouTube channel. The viewers can also watch the game on the NBA League Pass platform.
NBA Finals results
June 5: Game 1 – Indiana 111, Oklahoma City 110
June 8: Game 2 – Oklahoma City 123, Indiana 107
June 11: Game 3 – Indiana 116, Oklahoma City 107
June 13: Game 4 – Oklahoma City 111, Indiana 104
June 16: Game 5 – Oklahoma City 120, Indiana 109
June 19: Game 6 – Indiana 108, Oklahoma City 91
June 22: Game 7 – To be declared
