On Sunday night in Oklahoma, the Indiana Pacers have the opportunity to achieve something only four historical teams in the NBA have managed: winning an NBA Finals Game 7 on the road.

After securing a victory in Game 6 to set up this decisive match in Oklahoma City, the Pacers remain hopeful for the championship. If successful, this would mark the franchise’s first NBA Finals win while also placing them on a distinguished list of teams that managed to seize victory from their opponents in such a crucial matchup, in the tense atmosphere of the opponents’ arena.

Game 7 odds: Thunder -290, Pacers +235
NBA title odds: Thunder -290, Pacers +235

Which four teams have won an NBA Finals Game 7 on the road?

• Cleveland Cavaliers (2016)
  One of the most legendary comebacks in NBA history was sealed with a Game 7 win away from home. The Cavaliers, who were down three games to one against the Golden State Warriors, staged a comeback. They won Game 5 away and Game 6 at home, leading to a thrilling Game 7 showdown at Oracle Arena. Against all odds, the Cavaliers triumphed thanks to Kyrie Irving’s clutch shot and LeBron James’ pivotal block, securing Cleveland’s first championship in front of the Warriors’ enthusiastic fans.

• Washington Bullets (1978)
  After a 38-year drought between road victories in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, we saw this feat performed by the Bullets, who dominated the Supersonics in a game that was anything but easy.

• Boston Celtics (1974)
  The Celtics faced the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee after failing to close out the Finals in Game 6. In the deciding game, they managed to win thanks to a strong performance from Dave Cowens.

• Boston Celtics (1969)
  In yet another memorable chapter of NBA history against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Celtics emerged victorious in a tightly contested Game 7, prevailing despite Jerry West’s impressive scoring output.

Could the Pacers become the fifth team to win Game 7 of the NBA Finals on the road?

The Pacers have already claimed one NBA Finals game in Oklahoma City, but can they repeat that performance? While it would be unexpected for them to dominate at the PayCom Center once more, Indiana has shown resilience and versatility in their playstyles, winning in a myriad of ways — from nail-biting comebacks to explosive offensive duels. To emerge victorious, the Pacers must maintain control of the ball and prevent the Thunder’s defense from dictating the game’s tempo. If they can establish their preferred fast-paced strategy while minimizing turnovers, they will have a solid chance of defeating the Thunder and making history.