After 9 years, the tiebreak reappears! The peak showdown of the NBA Youth Army! Not to be missed!

At 8 a.m. next Monday (June 23), we will witness the birth of the NBA Finals tiebreaker - the Oklahoma City Thunder will play against the Indiana Pacers at home. Two young teams, two styles, and two dreams, fought all the way to the end, and became the most passionate, most unexpected and most memorable finals of our season.

This is the 20th Finals in NBA history to enter G7. Who can laugh to the end and hold O'Brien's Golden Cup? We'll wait and see!

No one expected that these two teams could make the finals like this!

Remember when the series started? The outside world is generally optimistic about the Thunder - the regular season first in the Western Conference, SGA just won the MVP, and the lineup is young and neat; while on the Pacers, the regular season only ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference, and the road to promotion is not smooth.

But it was such a seemingly "difference" duel that actually played the most exciting round of the finals!

Let's review the plot reversals of these 6 games:

G1: Halliburton's final shot in the second quarter, and the Pacers stole the first move;

G2: The Thunder's counterattack was successful, and the team's defense was pressed to the extreme, and they won a game;

G3: Mathering broke out at home, leading the team 2-1;

G4: SGA took over the game in the fourth quarter, fulfilling his MVP identity;

G5: Jaylen Williams played his career masterpiece, and the Thunder got the match point;

G6: Halliburton returned with an injury, and the Pacers won 17 points at home, dragged into the tiebreak!

This is not a movie, this is a living basketball drama! And the next episode is the finale.

Trick seven is the ultimate romance in the basketball world

For many Chinese fans, tie seven is the most anticipated scene. Remember the last final G7? In 2016, the Cavaliers vs. Warriors, James' blocking and Irving's three-pointer, how many people were watching the screen in the early morning and saw their eyes wet?

Although there is no LeBron and Curry in this G7, we have the calmness and explosion of SGA, Halliburton's wisdom and tenacity, Jaylen Williams' growth, Mathering's passion, Toppin's speed... This is also a romance of a new era, a new story of this generation of young players.

These two teams are not "breakers of tiebreak"

Don't be fooled by their young faces. Both teams have fought hard battles:

The Thunder played in Game 7 with the Nuggets this year in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, but they won 32 points directly, and SGA scored 35 points, just like a blade down;

The Pacers also defeated the Knicks away in Madison Garden in the second round of the playoffs last year. A group of young people won in the fanatical home atmosphere, and that group of people - none of them have been replaced now.

They have long learned how to grit their teeth and bear the pressure in the battle of life and death. How big is the home court advantage? But history tells us that the visiting team can also change their fate against the will of heaven!

Thunders have 10 wins and 2 losses in the home playoffs this year, almost at home; although the Pacers are playing away, they have won 7 away games in the playoffs this season, so they are not afraid at all.

Of course, from historical data, the home team's winning rate in the G7 in the finals was 15 wins and 4 losses, so the Thunder did have the right time and place. But, wasn’t the Cavaliers that year in 2016 just breaking the “home curse”?

So, don't bet too early. G7 has never been a script. Whoever can stand the 48-minute high pressure will reach the top! In this battle, we have no shortage of stars, no shortage of passion, and no shortage of romance of fate. Halliburton once said: "As long as I can run, I will play." - G6 he played for 30 minutes with an injury, and also sent 5 assists and iconic long shots.

SGA's stability is the Thunder's stabilization needle, but Jaylen Williams' sudden outbreak is their winning move.

The two teams have shown their style and spirit. No one can guarantee the result of the G7, but what can be guaranteed is that we will see the purest basketball in 2025. The final moment for Chinese fans is here!

June 23 Monday at 8 am, don't snooze!

This game is worth setting an alarm clock, making coffee, and following the whole game to the end.

Because maybe 10 years later, when you look back at the 2025 season, you'll say:

"I've witnessed the Pacers and the Thunder and played a real classic for us."

And that classic is called Game 7.