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Hartenstein, Gilgeous-Alexander Propel Thunder to First NBA Title in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City sealed the championship with a decisive 103-91 Game 7 victory after Indiana lost Tyrese Haliburton to a game-changing Achilles injury

Versenkt den Ball: Isaiah Hartenstein
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NBA-Champion Isaiah Hartenstein feiert mit Sohn Eiljah auf dem Arm den Triumph.
Isaiah Hartenstein gewinnt mit OKC die NBA

Overview

  • Isaiah Hartenstein posted seven points, nine rebounds and four assists in the deciding contest to become only the second German NBA champion after signing a three-year, $87 million deal with Oklahoma City.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 29 points and 12 assists in the finale and earned NBA Finals MVP honors for his performance across the series.
  • Oklahoma City finished the regular season atop the standings with a 57–25 record to secure home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
  • This Finals marked only the 20th time in NBA history that the championship was decided in a Game 7 as Indiana missed its chance at a first league crown.
  • The title represents Oklahoma City’s first NBA championship since the franchise moved from Seattle and delivers the city its first major professional sports title.