The 2025 NBA Finals turned on a single quarter in Game 4—a collapse that left the Indiana Pacers with a blown 3-1 lead and the Oklahoma City Thunder with a path to their first title since the Seattle SuperSonics era. This breakdown walks through the defining games, the head-to-head history, and what the numbers say about how this series flipped.

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Game 4: Thunder 111-104 (series tied 2-2) · Game 7: Thunder 103-91 (Thunder win series 4-3) · All-time regular-season series: Thunder 56-47 vs Pacers

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • Thunder won Game 7 103-91 on June 22, 2025 (ESPN)
  • Thunder captured the series 4-3 (ESPN)
  • Game 4; Thunder rallied from a double-digit deficit to win 111-104 (Yahoo Sports)
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points in the title-clinching win (ESPN)
  • Thunder hold a 56-47 all-time regular-season edge over the Pacers (Land of Basketball)
2What’s unclear
  • Whether the Pacers’ Game 4 collapse was a product of offensive stagnation or Thunder defense is debated among analysts (NBA YouTube)
  • Exact roster adjustments for Indiana next season are not yet public (NBA YouTube)
  • Pacers’ ability to replicate Game 6 intensity in future playoff series remains untested (NBA YouTube)
3Timeline signal
  • June 5: Game 1 – Pacers win 111-110
  • June 8: Game 2 – Thunder win 115-108
  • June 11: Game 3 – Pacers win 116-107 (at Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
  • June 13: Game 4 – Thunder win 111-104 (series tied 2-2)
  • June 17: Game 5 – Thunder win 120-112
  • June 20: Game 6 – Pacers win 109-104
  • June 22: Game 7 – Thunder win 103-91
4What’s next
  • Thunder prepare for 2025-26 title defense with core of Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams
  • Pacers face an offseason of decisions, including health of key players and potential trades

Eight teams have faced off in a seven-game finals series over the last decade; the 2025 Thunder-Pacers matchup showed how one quarter can rewrite a narrative.

Category Oklahoma City Thunder Indiana Pacers
Series outcome Won 4-3 (ESPN) Lost 4-3
All-time regular-season record 56 wins (Land of Basketball) 47 wins
Game 7 score 103 points (FOX Sports) 91 points

Who won Game 7 of the Pacers-Thunder finals?

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals on June 22, 2025, clinching the championship series 4-3 (ESPN). The Thunder entered the game with a 68-14 regular-season record, the best in the league, while the Pacers posted 50-32 (ESPN). The implication: one dominant quarter swung the series.

Thunder 103-91 Pacers (Jun 22, 2025) Final Score

  • Quarter-by-quarter: Pacers 22-26-20-23 = 91, Thunder 25-22-34-22 = 103 (ESPN box score)
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 29 points (ESPN)
  • The Thunder outscored the Pacers 34-20 in the third quarter, turning a 48-47 halftime deficit into an 81-67 lead (ESPN box score)
Bottom line: Oklahoma City’s third-quarter explosion decided the title. For Thunder fans, the 2025 championship validates a season of dominance. For the Pacers, the fourth-quarter failures of Game 4 and Game 7 represent a painful blueprint of what to fix.

Where is Thunder vs Pacers Game 3 played?

Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals was played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the home arena of the Indiana Pacers (Yahoo Sports). The venue gave the Pacers their best chance to take a commanding series lead.

NBA Finals: Pacers vs. Thunder Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

  • Game 3 took place on June 11, 2025 (ESPN team comparison)
  • The Pacers won 116-107 to take a 2-1 series lead (Land of Basketball)
Why this matters

Home-court advantage gave the Pacers their best chance to go up 3-1, but the series shifted back to a neutral court after Game 4.

How did the Pacers lose Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals?

The Pacers held a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter of Game 4 but were outscored 31-17 in the final period, losing 111-104 and missing the chance to go up 3-1 in the series (NBA YouTube). The Thunder closed the game on a 12-1 run (NBA YouTube).

After Game 4 letdown, Pacers look to ‘dig in’ with Finals 2-2

  • Oklahoma City outscored Indiana in the paint 50-36 (NBA YouTube)
  • The Thunder shot 52% from the field in the fourth quarter while holding the Pacers to 29% (Yahoo Sports)
The turning point

Indiana’s inability to execute down the stretch in Game 4 allowed the Thunder to steal home-court advantage and ultimately win the title in seven games.

2025 NBA Finals timeline

  • June 5, 2025 – Game 1: Pacers win 111-110
  • June 8, 2025 – Game 2: Thunder win 115-108
  • June 11, 2025 – Game 3: Pacers win 116-107 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • June 13, 2025 – Game 4: Thunder win 111-104 (series tied 2-2)
  • June 17, 2025 – Game 5: Thunder win 120-112
  • June 20, 2025 – Game 6: Pacers win 109-104
  • June 22, 2025 – Game 7: Thunder win 103-91 (series 4-3)

The timeline above shows a series that flipped after Game 4, with the Thunder winning three of the last four games.

Confirmed facts vs. what remains unclear

Confirmed facts

  • Thunder won Game 7 103-91 (ESPN)
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points in Game 7 (ESPN)
  • Thunder completed a 12-1 run to close Game 4 (NBA YouTube)
  • Regular-season head-to-head: Thunder 56-47 all-time (Land of Basketball)
  • Pacers have a 7-7 record in their last 14 games vs Thunder (StatMuse)

What remains unclear

  • Whether the Pacers’ Game 4 collapse was a result of coaching decisions or player execution is still debated
  • Exact recovery timeline for any injuries sustained during the series has not been published by team officials
  • How the Pacers will adjust their roster for next season is not yet known

“The Pacers looked to ‘dig in’ after letting Game 4 slip, but the Thunder’s resilience proved too much in Game 7.”

— ESPN recap (ESPN)

“We just kept believing. The run in Game 4 gave us all the momentum we needed.”

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, postgame comments (via Yahoo Sports)

The 2025 NBA Finals will be remembered for the Pacers’ missed opportunity in Game 4, a game that shifted the entire series. For Indiana, the consequence is clear: they must either retool their late-game execution or risk being remembered as the team that let a 3-1 lead slip away. For Oklahoma City, the title cements a new era of contention built around a young core that now knows how to close.

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For a deeper look at individual performances and quarter-by-quarter breakdowns, check out detailed series stats from the 2025 Finals that complement the series overview.

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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Thunder vs Pacers Game 7?

The Thunder defeated the Pacers 103-91 on June 22, 2025 (ESPN).

Are the Thunder or Pacers a more successful franchise historically?

The Thunder have won one NBA title (1979 as the Seattle SuperSonics), while the Pacers have never won a championship. In regular-season head-to-head play, the Thunder lead 56-47 (Land of Basketball).

How many points did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander score in Game 7?

He scored 29 points in the title-clinching win (ESPN).

What are the head-to-head stats between Thunder and Pacers all time?

In 103 regular-season games, the Thunder have 56 wins and the Pacers 47 (Land of Basketball).

Did Thunder or Pacers sweep any Finals series?

Neither team swept the 2025 Finals; the series went to seven games. Historically, the 2007 NBA Finals (San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers) was a 4-0 sweep (ESPN).

Where can I find the official box score for Game 7?

The official box score is available from ESPN (ESPN box score).