NBA Finals Game 7: Thunder vs Pacers LIVE BLOG

An NBA championship is just one win away for the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the same is true for their finals rivals, the Indiana Pacers.

The Pacers forced a game 7 Thursday night in Indianapolis to tie the series 3-3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Mark Daigneault have both stressed the importance of turning the page after the disappointing loss.

The home crowd in OKC will be a big factor in Sunday's game 7, with many Thunder players calling the team's enthusiastic fan base the Thunder's "sixth man" out on the court, sharing credit for victories.

Tony Award-winning actress and Oklahoma native Kristen Chenoweth sings the National Anthem ahead of tipoff at Game 7 of the NBA finals.

6:50 p.m.

Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth to perform national anthem before Game 7 of NBA Finals

6:15 p.m.

News 9 Thunder Reporter Steve McGehee predicts unmatched energy inside Paycom Center Sunday.

6:00 p.m.

Reporter Chris Williams brings the latest from players as the excitement and anticipation for Game 7 reaches an all time high.

Reporter Sylvia Corkill captures the energy from the largest Thunder Up in the Park in Scissortail Park as she speaks to fans who pray and hope the Thunder go all the way.

Reporter Elizabeth Fitz is on the ground over at the Jones Assembly, where the venue pulled out all the stops for their Game 7 watch party, which they pretty much turned into a block party!

5:15 p.m.

Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault and Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle spoke to reporters ahead of Game 7.

WATCH THEIR COMMENTS HERE.

4:25 p.m.

Chet Homgren arrives at Paycom Center for Game 7!

3:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City Police have shared must-know information for anyone attending the game or spending time downtown tonight.

NBA Finals Game 7 traffic: No one allowed to drive into Bricktown after game, says PD

More Game 7 coverage:

Thunder Watch Party in Tulsa: Drillers opening up ONEOK Field for historic Game 7

Keys for the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals

DICK’S Sporting Goods to offer Thunder championship gear, extend store hours if OKC wins NBA Finals

Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth to perform national anthem before Game 7 of NBA Finals

Our News 9 and News On 6 sports teams will keep you updated on Game 6 throughout the evening. Here’s how you can follow along with us.

-Refresh this page throughout the evening for live updates and reactions.

-Halftime Hang on News 9 YouTube and News 9 X.

-LIVE post-game stream on News 9 YouTube and News 9 X.

-WATCH the Thunder’s official Post-Game show LIVE on News 9 YouTube.

-WATCH the LIVE post-game news conference on News9.com.

-Check out our Thunder in the Finals hubs for full interviews from coaches and players, and analysis articles from the game.

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Keys to the NBA Finals for the Oklahoma City Thunder 

Get to know the foe: Where Thunder stands against the Pacers 

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