US EditionThunder become NBA champions; Tyrese Haliburton injured; Rockets land Kevin Durant
- On June 22, 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 at Paycom Center to win the NBA championship in Game 7.
- The Pacers' star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn Achilles tendon early in the first quarter, cutting his season short and impacting the game's momentum.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spearheaded the Thunder’s victory by recording 29 points, dishing out 12 assists, and grabbing five rebounds, marking the highest assist total in a Finals Game 7 in over three decades. His stellar performance earned him Finals MVP, placing him among a select group of players who have secured the scoring title, regular season MVP, and Finals MVP in the same year.
- Haliburton played through a calf strain before the injury, and NBA MVP and others expressed sympathy, with Gilgeous-Alexander calling Haliburton a 'hell of a player' and praising team togetherness for their success.
- Following the championship, the Thunder's future appears strong with team-friendly contracts and draft capital, while the Rockets acquired veteran Kevin Durant in a major trade during the offseason.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes first Canadian NBA Finals MVP and joins Michael Jordan in record books
After a monumental finish, some are even calling it the “best individual season in the history of this sport.”
·Peterborough, Canada
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