The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the 2025 NBA championship by defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The decisive game took place Sunday night, June 22, at the Paycom Center.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was named the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), led the Thunder with 29 points, 12 assists, and five rebounds. His outstanding performance earned him the NBA Finals MVP award.
After the game, Gilgeous-Alexander expressed his gratitude: “A lot of hard work, a lot of hours in the gym. This isn’t just a win for me — it’s a win for my family, my fans, and everyone who supported me growing up. This is a win for the best fans in the world. We love you.”
He added, “It means everything. You play the sport to win, and we had a team full of competitors. We did what it took to become champions this year. We rose to the moment, and here we are.”
Jalen Williams also contributed significantly, scoring 20 points, along with four rebounds and four assists in the game.
The Thunder finished the 2024-25 regular season with the best record in the league at 68-14.
Their playoff run included a first-round sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies, a hard-fought seven-game series win over the Denver Nuggets in the second round, and a 4-1 series victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.
