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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Caps MVP Season as Thunder Claim First NBA Title in Oklahoma City

The win secured the franchise’s first championship since relocating to Oklahoma City, elevating him into an exclusive group of four players to combine MVP, scoring title and Finals MVP honors in a single campaign

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates with the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player trophy after defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game Seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Overview

  • Oklahoma City defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in a decisive Game 7 to capture its first NBA championship since the franchise moved in 2008.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and contributed 12 assists in the clincher to earn NBA Finals MVP, adding to his season MVP and scoring champion awards.
  • Jalen Williams averaged 23.6 points per game in the Finals and drew high praise from Gilgeous-Alexander for his scoring bursts, defensive plays and all-around impact.
  • The Thunder finished the regular season with a league-best 68-14 record and amassed 84 total victories through playoffs, tying for the third-most wins in NBA history.
  • The championship run generated a $12.42 million prize pool for the roster, with each player receiving $828,000 in bonuses.