The Oklahoma City Thunder rose to the occasion in a win-or-go-home Game 7 on their home floor Sunday night, defeating the Indiana Pacers, 103-91, to clinch the 2025 NBA Championship.

The victory delivered the franchise its first NBA title since relocating to Oklahoma City, marking the culmination of a seven-game slugfest against a resilient Pacers squad.

Entering the night as the youngest team to win a title since 1980, with an average age of just 24.7 years, the Thunder displayed poise beyond their years in a high-stakes finale.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlined the night with a dominant performance, scoring 29 points and dishing out 12 assists to seal his Finals MVP honors.

Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists throughout the series, shooting 47.3% from the field and a scorching 91.4% from the free-throw line across six games played.

His leadership was matched by co-star Jalen Williams, who poured in 20 points and added four rebounds in Game 7, closing out a consistent Finals campaign where he averaged 24.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.

Chet Holmgren anchored the Thunder defense with key shot contests and presence in the paint, finishing the series averaging 11.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.0 block per game.

The Pacers, searching for their first championship in franchise history, led by one at halftime but were outscored 56-43 in the second half.

Indiana’s hopes took a devastating blow in the opening quarter when All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton exited with what ESPN reported as an Achilles injury. He was carried off the floor in visible pain.

In his absence, Bennedict Mathurin shouldered the load, delivering a team-high 24 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists in a gutsy effort.

Pascal Siakam added 16 points for the Pacers, who had forced a Game 7 after a dominant 108-91 win in Game 6.

Oklahoma City’s supporting cast stepped up when it mattered, with Luguentz Dort contributing 8.0 points per game in the Finals while shooting a blistering 51.7% from three.

Alex Caruso also proved vital, providing 10.2 points and 2.3 steals per game while locking in defensively throughout the series.

The Thunder’s depth and discipline ultimately tipped the scale, as the home team pulled away late and never looked back.

With the title secured, Oklahoma City has cemented its place in NBA history, closing the chapter on a historic Finals run that showcased youth, grit, and championship resolve.

Article by Andre Estopa