Thunder Clinch First NBA Title After Defeating Pacers in Dramatic Game 7
The Oklahoma City Thunder achieved their inaugural championship by overcoming the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
Thunder Clinch First NBA Title After Defeating Pacers in Dramatic Game 7
The Oklahoma City Thunder have secured their first championship title in the city, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in a tense Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was voted the Most Valuable Player of the regular season, also earned the Finals MVP award.
This victory marks a monumental occasion for the franchise since its transition from Seattle to Oklahoma City back in 2008. The Pacers, a formidable opponent, fell short, remaining without an NBA championship in their history. Unfortunately, their star guard, Tyrese Haliburton, suffered an Achilles injury in the early moments of the game, hampering Indiana’s offensive capabilities.
The Thunder, who held the top seed in the playoffs with a remarkable 68-win season, overcame the likes of the Grizzlies, Nuggets, and Timberwolves to reach the Finals. Meanwhile, the Pacers advanced to the Finals for the first time since 2000 after defeating the Bucks, Cavaliers, and Knicks.
2025 NBA Finals Results
- Thursday, June 5: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
- Sunday, June 8: Thunder 123, Pacers 107
- Wednesday, June 11: Pacers 116, Thunder 107
- Friday, June 13: Thunder 111, Pacers 104
- Monday, June 16: Thunder 120, Pacers 109
- Thursday, June 19: Pacers 108, Thunder 91
- Sunday, June 22: Thunder 103, Pacers 91 (OKC wins series 4-3)
As part of the celebration of their historic win, the Thunder plan to hold a championship parade, marking the culmination of a successful season and the start of a hopeful future.
