NBA Finals 2025: Thunder-Pacers news, schedule, scores and highlights

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Thunder outlast Pacers in Game 7 to win NBA Finals (3:10)

Oklahoma City claims its first NBA title after taking down the Indiana Pacers in Game 7. (3:10)

The 2025 NBA Finals are officially in the books! The Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Indiana Pacers in seven games with a 103-91 win.

The Thunder got to the Finals by routing the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the Western Conference finals. Oklahoma City's appearance in the Finals is its first since Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden led the franchise there in 2012. It's the franchise's first title under the Oklahoma City Thunder moniker.

In the East, the Pacers and New York Knicks reignited their rivalry, with the Pacers overcoming the Knicks in six games. Indiana was back in the Finals for the first time since 2000. The franchise is yet to win an NBA title.

Playoff recaps: First round | Second round | Conference finals

NBA FINALS

(1) Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the (4) Indiana Pacers 4-3

Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107
Game 3: Pacers 116, Thunder 107
Game 4: Thunder 111, Pacers 104
Game 5: Thunder 120, Pacers 109
Game 6: Pacers 108, Thunder 91
Game 7: Thunder 103, Pacers 91

Finals coverage

Game 7: Thunder 103, Pacers 91

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Thunder celebrate winning the NBA Finals

Confetti rains down on the Thunder players as they celebrate winning the 2025 NBA Finals over the Pacers.


Game 6: Pacers 108, Thunder 91

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Pacers trounce Thunder to set up Game 7

The Pacers have a field day with the Thunder in Game 6, winning 108-91 to force an NBA Finals decider Sunday.


Game 5: Thunder 120, Pacers 109

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Haliburton shoots 0-for-6 in Pacers' Game 5 loss

Tyrese Haliburton struggles in the Pacers' Game 5 loss, going 0-for-6 from the field vs. the Thunder.


Game 4: Thunder 111, Pacers 104

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SGA's 35-point night steers OKC to Game 4 victory

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes off for 35 points to help the Thunder come from behind and tie the NBA Finals at 2-2.


Game 3: Pacers 116, Thunder 107

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Pacers take 2-1 series lead with convincing Game 3 win

Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers jump out to a 2-1 series lead over the Thunder with a big Game 3 win.


Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107

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Thunder even series with Pacers behind SGA's big game

The Oklahoma City Thunder take Game 2 of the NBA Finals behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 34 points.


Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110

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Pacers stun Thunder late in epic Game 1 showdown

Pacers storm back to stun the Thunder with a game-winning shot from Tyrese Haliburton to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

PREVIEWING THE NBA FINALS

Everything to know for Thunder-Pacers

The 2025 NBA Finals are here! Our NBA insiders break down everything you need to know ahead of this Pacers-Thunder showdown. Read here


Ranking (almost) every player in the NBA Finals

Two of the league's deepest teams are meeting in the Finals. Here are the top 20 players in this championship series. Read here


The Paul George trade is about to deliver an NBA title

The Thunder and the Pacers can trace their superstars and their cores back to trades involving the nine-time All-Star wing. Read here