Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder (06/22): Box score, player stats, game summary, and more

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the championship after a hard-fought season this year. In the NBA Finals Game 7, the Thunder clinched a 103-91 win against the Indiana Pacers. While Pacers entered the game with a promising lineup, Tyrese Haliburton’s exit due to a leg injury has left the team struggling after his departure. Here is the box score, player stats, game summary, and everything you need to know about the Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals.Indiana Pacers game summaryBennedict Mathurin was one of the few bright spots for the Indiana Pacers in Game 7. He scored 24 points on 6-of-14 shooting and was perfect from the free-throw line, going 10-for-10. His strong presence on the boards also stood out, grabbing 13 rebounds and helping keep Indiana in the game.Pascal Siakam, who has been key throughout the playoffs, added 16 points in nearly 37 minutes. He hit 2-of-5 from deep and made four free throws, but his impact was limited by a tough Oklahoma City defense. Despite his efforts, the Pacers struggled to fill the gap left by Tyrese Haliburton’s early exit, who scored 9 points in little over 7 minutes.Oklahoma City Thunder game summaryShai Gilgeous-Alexander carried the load once again for the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7. He scored 29 points despite hitting just 8 of his 27 shots. What made the difference was his ability to get to the line, converting 11 of 12 free throws, while also dishing out 12 assists and grabbing five rebounds.Chet Holmgren stepped up with one of his most efficient outings of the postseason. He scored 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting and added eight rebounds and five blocks. His presence in the paint made life difficult for the Pacers, especially in the second half.Also Read: NBA world reacts as Indiana Pacers lose star Tyrese Haliburton to injury just before halftime lead in Game 7 of NBA Finals