US EditionOklahoma City Thunder prevail in Game 7 of NBA Finals to secure first title since relocating from Seattle
- The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA Finals by defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 at Paycom Center on June 22, 2025.
- The Thunder's title came 17 years after relocating from Seattle and followed strategic rebuilding including trades of Paul George and Russell Westbrook years earlier.
- Tyrese Haliburton of the Pacers suffered a non-contact Achilles injury early in the first quarter and did not return, significantly impacting Indiana's performance.
- Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 29 points, dished out 12 assists, and grabbed five rebounds in the Finals Game 7, marking a unique statline not seen since 1970, which earned him the Finals MVP award.
- This championship fulfills general manager Sam Presti's long-term vision, marking a historic milestone while leaving the Thunder positioned with youth and ample draft capital.
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Oklahoma City Thunder fans celebrate NBA title with a parade after years of heartbreak
Oklahoma City’s unwavering fans finally get to celebrate a championship after several close calls and heartbreaking moments the past two decades. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers on Sunday to clinch the NBA title, and the city is…
Oklahoma City Thunder fans to celebrate NBA title with a parade after years of heartbreak
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City’s unwavering fans finally get to celebrate a championship after suffering through several close calls and heartbreaking moments the past two decades. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers on Sunday to clinch the NBA title, and the city will hold a parade on Tuesday morning to honor its first major professional championship. Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, All-Star Jalen Williams and their te…
Young Thunder Defy History, Haliburton’s Injury, Finals Fallout, and Can KD Lead the Rockets to the Finals? - The Ringer
Verno and Jacoby congratulate the Oklahoma City Thunder on winning Game 7 and defeating the Indiana Pacers, and the guys discuss the sour experience of watching the game after Tyrese Haliburton went down with his injury, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Game 7 performance, lessons learned from these Finals, and what to expect for OKC’s future. They also give kudos to the Pacers for their resilience throughout the playoffs, Rick Carlisle’s influence, ex…
Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now in exclusive club with Shaq, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan
In winning an NBA title Monday, Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joined a pantheon of NBA greats who have won the regular season NBA scoring title, MVP, league championship, and finals MVP. The others are Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Jordan, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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