How to watch Thunder-Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals for free

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For the first time in nine years, a Game 7 will decide the NBA Finals.
The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 3-2 series lead over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5, but in Game 6, the Pacers came back in a big way. Even with their best player playing through an injury, the Pacers toppled the Thunder 108-91.
Obi Toppin scored a team-high 20 points and Andrew Nembhard added 17 in the win. Down by 30 points going into the fourth quarter, Oklahoma City pulled their starters, including MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Now, it all comes down to tonight's Game 7. The Pacers could become the biggest preseason long shot to win the NBA Finals since at least 1985, per Sports Odds History, but the Thunder are still favored in tonight's game.
thunder vs. pacers: what to know When: June 22, 8 p.m. ET
June 22, Where: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Channel: ABC
ABC Streaming: DIRECTV (five days free)
Here's everything you need to know about Thunder vs. Pacers Game 7, including where to tune in without cable.
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Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and the Pacers is on at 8 p.m. ET tonight, June 22.
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Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals schedule:
Game 1: Pacers 111 , Thunder 110
, Thunder 110 Game 2: Thunder 123 , Pacers 107
, Pacers 107 Game 3: Pacers 116 , Thunder 107
, Thunder 107 Game 4: Thunder 111 , Pacers 104
, Pacers 104 Game 5: Thunder 120 , Pacers 109
, Pacers 109 Game 6: Pacers 108 , Thunder 91
, Thunder 91 Game 7: Pacers at Thunder (Sun, June 22, 8 ET on ABC)
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