Oklahoma City Thunder Clinch NBA Championship with Game 7 Victory Over Pacers
The Thunder secured the NBA Championship by defeating the Pacers 103-91, marking a historic season with 84 wins and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earning Finals MVP.
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Overview
- The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, securing their first championship title.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 29 points, 12 assists, and five rebounds, earning the Finals MVP award.
- The Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton suffered a serious right Achilles injury early in the game, impacting their performance significantly.
- T.J. McConnell stepped up for the Pacers, scoring 16 points despite the emotional loss in the Finals.
- The Thunder's victory capped off a remarkable season with a franchise-record 84 wins, signaling the potential start of a dynasty.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources emphasize the Oklahoma City Thunder's triumph, framing it as a significant milestone in the franchise's history. They highlight key player performances while subtly downplaying the Pacers' injury setback. The narrative reflects a celebratory tone, showcasing the Thunder's potential for future success amidst the context of competitive sports.
"The journey isn’t over for the Thunder. It’s just starting."
Chicago Tribune"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander capped a dominant season as he led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Championship after beating the Indiana Pacers in game seven of the play-off finals."
BBC News"As Oklahoma City was celebrating the Thunder winning the NBA Finals championship on Sunday evening, police responded to a shooting near downtown OKC that left one person injured."
ABC News"The Thunder are not a two-man show and that was by design."
USA TODAY"The Oklahoma City Thunder are champions."
Chicago Sun-Times"The Oklahoma City Thunder win the second title in franchise history, beating Indiana 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals."
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The franchise was originally established as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1967. They relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008 and qualified for their first playoff berth as the Thunder in the 2009-10 season. They had previously reached the NBA Finals in 1978, 1979, 1996, and 2012, winning their only championship as the SuperSonics in 1979. The 2025 title is their first NBA Championship since relocating to Oklahoma City.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder in Game 7 with 29 points and 12 assists, earning the Finals MVP award. During the 2024-25 season, he won the NBA scoring title, the regular season MVP, and the Finals MVP, making him one of the few players in NBA history to achieve that trifecta by age 26.
Tyrese Haliburton suffered a serious right Achilles injury early in Game 7, which significantly affected the Pacers' performance and chances in the Finals.
The Thunder finished the regular season with a franchise-record 84 wins and achieved the best-ever point differential, underscoring a historic and dominant season leading to a potential dynasty.
T.J. McConnell stepped up for the Indiana Pacers in Game 7, scoring 16 points despite the emotional loss in the Finals.
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