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Thunder Beat Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 to Claim First NBA Title in Oklahoma City

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claimed Finals MVP by leading a defense that capitalized on Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s first-quarter Achilles tendon injury.

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Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) is assisted after an apparent injury following a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their first NBA championship since 2008 by defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in a winner-take-all Game 7.
  • Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles tendon injury seven minutes into the final, depriving Indiana of its primary playmaker and altering the contest’s trajectory.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 29 points and 12 assists to earn Finals MVP, becoming the fourth player ever to win the scoring title, regular-season MVP, championship and Finals MVP in a single season.
  • OKC’s defense forced 23 turnovers and held the Pacers to 41 percent shooting, turning those miscues into 32 points and powering a 34-20 third-quarter advantage.
  • Building on a 68-14 regular-season mark, the Thunder’s 84 combined wins this year tie for the third-highest total in NBA history.