The Oklahoma City Thunder claimed their first-ever NBA title in the Oklahoma City era with a 103-91 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The Thunder weathered 11 lead changes and a furious fourth-quarter rally to secure the historic win.

Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 29 points and 12 assists, steering the second-youngest team in Finals history to a breakthrough championship. Oklahoma City joins elite company as just the fourth team to win 84 games in a single season.

Holmgren makes up for early struggles

Chet Holmgren delivered a monster performance with a Finals Game 7-record five blocks and 18 points. Jalen Williams added 20 points as the Thunder forced 21 turnovers while committing only seven.

Indiana was forced to play most of the night without injured All-Star Tyrese Haliburton. Bennedict Mathurin stepped up with 24 points off the bench, while Pascal Siakam added 16.

Oklahoma City seals its first championship

Despite Indiana trimming a 22-point lead down to 10, Oklahoma City kept control with timely stops and clutch execution. The Thunder’s defense and depth ultimately overwhelmed the Pacers, who had stunned the league with their Finals run.

This victory marks the franchise’s first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle. With a young core and a confident MVP, the Thunder’s championship window may just be opening.