NBA Finals history: Game 7 matchups and stats since 1951
Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45551784/nba-finals-history-game-7-matchups-stats-1951 The Thunder and Pacers faced off in the 20th Game 7 in NBA Finals history. Joe DeAndrea and Dan Thompson ESPN.com - Jun 22, 2025 One of the most exciting events in sports is a Game 7 in a championship series, which is a rare occasion. The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder faced off in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals , marking the 20th Game 7 in league history and the first addition to the category since 2016. Here's a look at Game 7s in NBA Finals throughout the years. 2025: Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Indiana Pacers (MVP: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ) Thunder won 103-91 over the Pacers. Thunder's Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with 29 points and 12 assists, while Bennedict Mathurin had 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Pacers. 2016: Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Golden State Warriors (MVP: LeBron James ) Cavaliers won 93-89 ove...