Momentum Shift? Thunder Seize the Lead After 3rd Quarter of NBA Finals Game 7 — Is History About to Be Made?
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Oklahoma City Thunder are just 12 minutes away from rewriting NBA history.
In a nail-biting, high-stakes Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Thunder have roared back to take the lead over the Indiana Pacers as the third quarter comes to a dramatic close. With the momentum now seemingly on Oklahoma City’s side, the question gripping fans around the world is simple:
Is history about to be made?
⚡ A Game of Runs — And the Thunder’s Came When It Mattered Most
Through the first two quarters, the Indiana Pacers appeared locked in, fueled by their raucous home crowd and relentless defensive energy. But in the third, the Thunder reminded everyone why they’ve been the team to beat all season long.
Led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder unleashed a 16-4 run, flipping the scoreboard and silencing Gainbridge Fieldhouse as they snatched the lead heading into the final frame.
Gilgeous-Alexander, who is eyeing a Finals MVP to cap off his historic season, poured in clutch baskets and orchestrated the offense with poise well beyond his 26 years. His third-quarter stat line? 11 points, 3 assists, and countless momentum-shifting plays.
🏆 What’s at Stake
For Oklahoma City, this isn’t just about one game — it’s the culmination of a remarkable turnaround story. Just a few years ago, the Thunder were in full rebuild mode, accumulating draft picks and developing young talent.
Now, with a core of Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and savvy veterans like Alex Caruso, the Thunder are 12 minutes from their first NBA title since the franchise relocated from Seattle.
A victory tonight would mark:
✔ First NBA Championship for Oklahoma City
✔ First Finals MVP for Gilgeous-Alexander
✔ The official arrival of the Thunder’s young core as legitimate NBA royalty
🏀 Pacers Won’t Go Quietly
But the Indiana Pacers, led by Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, aren’t backing down. Despite relinquishing the lead, they’ve proven throughout these Finals that they can deliver in pressure moments — especially at home.
The Pacers’ last Game 7 appearance? Never — they’ve been chasing that elusive first championship, and the opportunity is still within reach.
🗣️ The NBA World Is Watching
Social media is ablaze as fans and analysts react to the momentum swing:
“The Thunder just flipped the entire series in that third quarter. One more like that and they’re champions,” tweeted NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski.
“This is what legends are made of. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is writing his story in real time,” said ESPN’s Malika Andrews.
⏳ Final 12 Minutes — Can the Thunder Finish the Job?
The fourth quarter promises to be nothing short of legendary. Two young, hungry teams. One final push for NBA glory.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have the lead. The Indiana Pacers have the crowd. And the basketball world is holding its breath.
St
ay locked in. History is 12 minutes away.
