Overview

• Oklahoma City secured a 103-91 win over Indiana in Game 7 to claim its first NBA championship since the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City.
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned Finals MVP honors after averaging 30.3 points, 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game throughout the series.
• Indiana’s star point guard Tyrese Haliburton exited early in Game 7 with a confirmed Achilles tear, ending his season and creating a major void in the Pacers’ lineup.
• Teammate Obi Toppin said Haliburton’s injury “sucked the soul out of us” as turnovers spiked in the second half and the Pacers struggled to keep pace.
• Opponents and peers showed support for Haliburton, with Chet Holmgren tweeting “Prayers up to Hali” and Patrick Mahomes posting consolatory messages.