Oklahoma City Thunder wins first NBA title with 103–91 victory over Pacers

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their first NBA championship in franchise history since relocating from Seattle in 2008, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in a dramatic game at the Paycom Center.

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander: A historic MVP

SGA delivered a masterclass in the clincher, posting 29 points and 12 assists, earning Finals MVP honors. Throughout the season, he also captured the regular-season Most Valuable Player (MVP) and led the league in scoring with 32.7 PPG, becoming the first player since Shaquille O'Neal (2002) to accomplish this MVP trifecta in one season.

Thunder’s Dominant Season

OKC finished 68–14 in the regular season—the fifth-best mark in NBA history—and went on to string together a dominant playoff run, ending with a total of 84 wins (regular + playoffs), tying the 1996–97 Bulls.

June 23, 2025 10:29 AM GMT+03:00