The Oklahoma City Thunder Vs Indiana Pacers Match Player Stats from Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, June 22, 2025 — tip-off at approximately 8:00pm ET — will be remembered as one of the most emotionally charged nights in the modern history of professional basketball, as the Thunder won their first championship since relocating from Seattle with a commanding 103-91 victory to claim the title 4-3.
The occasion was marked by triumph and heartbreak in equal measure, as Indiana’s star point guard Tyrese Haliburton left the game in the first quarter with what appeared to be a right Achilles injury — a devastating blow that changed the entire complexion of the contest.
Even then, the Pacers kept fighting in the manner that had defined their entire remarkable postseason, but Oklahoma City’s defensive strangulation in the third quarter — allowing just 20 Indiana points while generating 8 turnovers — ultimately proved the decisive chapter in the series.
The Thunder outscored the Pacers 42-20 in the second half on the way to a championship that confirmed their status as the defining team of the 2024-25 NBA season, having won a franchise-record 68 regular-season games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the regular-season MVP, was named Finals MVP after a series of commanding performances, capping it all with 29 points, 12 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks in the ultimate game.
Starting Lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
| Player | POS | START |
|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | G | ✓ |
| Luguentz Dort | F | ✓ |
| Chet Holmgren | F | ✓ |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | C | ✓ |
| Jalen Williams | F | ✓ |
| Alex Caruso | G | Bench |
| Cason Wallace | G | Bench |
| Isaiah Joe | G | Bench |
Indiana Pacers
| Player | POS | START |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | G | ✓ (Q1 only) |
| Pascal Siakam | F | ✓ |
| Andrew Nembhard | G | ✓ |
| Aaron Nesmith | F | ✓ |
| Myles Turner | C | ✓ |
| Bennedict Mathurin | SF | Bench |
| T.J. McConnell | G | Bench |
| Obi Toppin | F | Bench |
Box Score — Quarter-By-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 22 | 23 | 34 | 24 | 103 |
| Indiana Pacers | 22 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 91 |
Oklahoma City Thunder Vs Indiana Pacers Match Player Stats — Oklahoma City Thunder
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | G | 29 | 5 | 12 | — | 2 | Finals MVP |
| Jalen Williams | F | 20 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Chet Holmgren | F | 18 | — | — | — | 5 | Record blocks, Game 7 |
| Alex Caruso | G | 10 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 2/5 from 3 |
| Cason Wallace | G | 10 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — |
| Luguentz Dort | F | 9 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | C | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Oklahoma City Thunder Vs Indiana Pacers Match Player Stats — Indiana Pacers
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennedict Mathurin | SF | 24 | 13 | — | — | Team-high scorer off bench |
| Pascal Siakam | F | 16 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Andrew Nembhard | G | 15 | 6 | 5 | — | — |
| T.J. McConnell | G | — | — | — | — | Key late points |
| Tyrese Haliburton | G | 9 | — | — | — | Left Q1 with Achilles injury |
| Myles Turner | C | — | — | — | — | 3P assist contribution |
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | OKC Thunder | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 103 | 91 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 32 | 10 |
| Steals | 14 | — |
| Turnovers | 7 (OKC) | 21 (IND) |
| 3rd Quarter Points | 34 | 20 |
| Home Record (Playoffs) | 10-2 | — |
| Final Series Result | 4-3 | 3-4 |
How It Unfolded
The defining statistic of this entire championship-clinching game was Oklahoma City’s ability to turn Indiana’s 21 turnovers into 32 points — a staggering conversion rate that exposed the Pacers without their primary ball-handler and floor general.
Chet Holmgren’s five blocks in Game 7 set a new record for the most in a deciding game since the statistic began being formally tracked in 1974, giving the Thunder a physical presence at the rim that Indiana’s makeshift attack could not find an answer to in the second half.
Bennedict Mathurin’s 24-point, 13-rebound performance off the bench was extraordinary in its own right and spoke to the character and competitive spirit Indiana had demonstrated throughout an entire unforgettable playoff run.
The Thunder’s 21-4 scoring run early in the fourth quarter — pushing the lead to 90-68 — ended any realistic hope of a Pacers comeback, bringing an end to one of the most dramatic Finals series in recent decades.
With SGA hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy, Oklahoma City’s youngest core in recent memory had completed the greatest regular season in franchise history and converted it into the ultimate prize.