The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the 2025 NBA championship after a 103-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the Finals. This marks OKC’s second NBA title and their first since 1979, when they were still known as the Seattle SuperSonics.
The Thunder leaned on tight defense to control most of the game. Indiana attempted a comeback, cutting a 21-point lead to 11 after an 11-1 run in the final five minutes, but the rally came up short.
Indiana’s chances were further hurt after Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered an injury during the game and was unable to continue, dealing a blow to the team’s hopes in the crucial moments.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 29 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 blocks, and 1 steal in the championship match.
Gilgeous-Alexander made history as the first NBA player to win the league MVP, Scoring Title, Conference Finals MVP, and Finals MVP all in one season. Across the Finals, he averaged 30.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.6 blocks, and 1.9 steals.
His leadership and dominance carried OKC to a championship finish, while the Pacers fell short despite their late efforts.
