On June 22, 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched their first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7.
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA championship in an exciting Game 7, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 at Paycom Centre. According to the NY Times, this victory marked the Thunder’s first title since the Seattle SuperSonics era in 1979.
The @okcthunder are the 2024-25 NBA Champions! pic.twitter.com/EsPIcjgVFx
— NBA (@NBA) June 23, 2025Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, named Finals MVP, led the team with 29 points and 12 assists, despite having a less efficient shooting night with 8-of-27 from the field. The Thunder outscored the Pacers 56-43 in the second half, benefiting from a strong defence that forced 21 turnovers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the 2025 NBA Finals MVP! pic.twitter.com/odn5kESjkA
— NBA (@NBA) June 23, 2025In pursuit of their first NBA title, Indiana led 48-47 at halftime but struggled after losing star player Tyrese Haliburton to a reported Achilles injury in the first quarter. Haliburton’s father confirmed the injury, which could keep him sidelined for the 2025-26 season. Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 24 points off the bench, but the team’s offence faced difficulties, shooting just 41.4% and scoring a playoff-low total of 91 points.
Breaking news: The Oklahoma City Thunder wins Game 7 of the NBA Finals, beating the Indiana Pacers 103-91.
It's the franchise’s first championship since it relocated from Seattle in 2008. https://t.co/dfMA0PdudO
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 23, 2025Jalen Williams added 20 points, and Chet Holmgren contributed 18 with five blocks, bolstering OKC’s defence. The Thunder’s 34-20 third-quarter edge, driven by turnovers converted into transition points, sealed their lead. Despite a late Pacers rally, OKC’s home dominance (10-2 playoff record at Paycom Centre) prevailed.
Analysts praised OKC’s 68-win season, Shai’s historic MVP, scoring title, and Finals MVP trifecta.
