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Oklahoma City Thunder prevail in Game 7 of NBA Finals to secure first title since relocating from Seattle

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, JUN 22 – The Thunder won their first NBA title since relocating in 2008, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and aided by a key injury to Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton early in Game 7.

  • On June 22, the Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA title by defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 at Paycom Center.
  • Early in Game 7, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon, ending his season and disrupting Indiana’s offense.
  • In the third quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and dished 12 assists, while the Thunder scored 18 points off seven Pacers turnovers, turning the game in their favor.
  • In Oklahoma City, the Thunder won their first NBA title since 1979 and Gilgeous-Alexander called it “doesn't feel real.”
  • After winning their first NBA title since 2008, Oklahoma City is the +225 favorite at Westgate SuperBook to repeat, amid league parity with seven different champions in seven seasons.
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KFOR-TV broke the news in Oklahoma City, United States on Monday, January 20, 2025.
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