NBA Finals Game 7 live updates: Thunder-Pacers TV channel, odds, picks
It's the first Finals Game 7 in nine years, when the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers came back from a 3-1 deficit to stun the Golden State Warriors.
NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the young Thunder team during the Finals, averaging 30.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and two steals in nearly 38 minutes a game. His sidekick, Jalen Williams, is chipping in more than 24 points per Finals contest.
Indiana, seeking its first championship since 1973 when it was in the ABA, is being paced by Pascal Siakam (19.8 ppg, 8.3 rpg) and Tyrese Haliburton (14.8 ppg, 6.8 apg, 5.3 rpg).
Balanced scoring has also been the key, as 12 different players are averaging more than 10 points a game during the Finals.
It all adds up to a winner-take-all Game 7. USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest updates, highlights, wild plays, analysis and more throughout the game. Follow along.
What time is Pacers vs Thunder game today?
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local) at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
How to watch Pacers vs Thunder in NBA Finals Game 7
Time: 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT)
8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City)
Paycom Center (Oklahoma City) TV: ABC
ABC Stream: Fubo, Sling TV
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Where is Game 7 between the Pacers and Thunder?
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in a decisive Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Scott Foster, who incurred the ire of some Pacers fans, earlier in the NBA Finals, will not be on the floor as part of the officiating crew for Game 7. Here are the three referees:
James Capers (13th Finals; officiated Game 3)
Josh Tiven (Sixth Finals; officiated Game 4)
Sean Wright (Second Finals; officiated Game 4)
OFFICIATING CREW: Scott Foster not among referees for Game 7
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to win the series vs. the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, according to BetMGM (odds as of afternoon of Sunday, June 22):
Spread : Thunder (-6.5)
: Thunder (-6.5) Moneyline : Thunder (-275); Pacers (+220)
: Thunder (-275); Pacers (+220) Over/under: 215.5
USA TODAY: Majority pick Thunder
Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder 101, Pacers 96
Thunder 101, Pacers 96 Lorenzo Reyes: Thunder 107, Pacers 106
Thunder 107, Pacers 106 Scooby Axson: Pacers 116, Thunder 113
Pacers 116, Thunder 113 James Williams: Thunder 110, Pacers 105
Thunder 110, Pacers 105 Jordan Mendoza: Thunder 102, Pacers 99
The Oklahoma City Thunder have one NBA championship. However, it came in 1979 when the team was the Seattle SuperSonics. They have not won a title since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008.
The Indiana Pacers have not won an NBA championship. They have two Eastern Conference titles (2000, 2025).
Players with the best odds to win the Most Valuable Player award of the 2025 NBA Finals, according to BetMGM (odds as of afternoon of Sunday, June 22):
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): -235
(Thunder): -235 Pascal Siakam (Pacers): +310
(Pacers): +310 Jalen Williams (Thunder): +1200
(Thunder): +1200 Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers): +1500
(Pacers): +1500 TJ McConnell (Pacers): +10000
(Pacers): +10000 Obi Toppin (Pacers): +25000
ABC is televising Game 7 of the NBA Finals between Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT).
Game 7 between the Thunder and Pacers is available on ABC. Fans can also stream the action with Sling TV and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
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