Oklahoma City Thunder Clinch NBA Title
(MENAFN) The Oklahoma City Thunder triumphed over the Indiana Pacers with a 103–91 win in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, securing the championship title for the 2024–25 season.
At Paycom Center, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with a standout performance, notching a double-double by putting up 29 points and delivering 12 assists.
Jalen Williams contributed 20 points, while Chet Holmgren added 18. Both Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace chipped in with 10 points apiece, helping solidify the team’s offensive effort.
For the Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin recorded a double-double of his own, scoring 24 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Pascal Siakam and T.J. McConnell each finished with 16 points in their final effort of the season.
Indiana’s hopes were dealt a heavy blow early in the game when their star, Tyrese Haliburton, had to exit in the first quarter due to a right leg injury.
This championship marks the second in the history of the franchise.
The team's first title came in 1979 when it was known as the Seattle SuperSonics, prior to relocating to Oklahoma City in 2008.
In addition, Gilgeous-Alexander made history by becoming the first player in 12 years to claim both the “NBA MVP” and “Finals MVP” honors in a single season.
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