Overview

• The Thunder defeated the Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 to claim their first NBA championship since relocating in 2008.
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 29 points and 12 assists en route to earning Finals MVP honors.
• Indiana’s title hopes suffered a blow when Tyrese Haliburton exited in the first quarter with an Achilles tendon injury.
• Oklahoma City’s defense held the Pacers to 41 percent shooting and converted 23 turnovers into 32 points.
• Contributors Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren added 20 and 18 points respectively but could not overcome the series-defining injury.