Thunder Strike Gold: Game 7 Recap & Championship Glory
The 2025 NBA Finals ended in dramatic fashion as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in Game 7, capturing their first championship since 1979 (when they were in Seattle).
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton exited early with an Achilles injury, but the Thunder had gained momentum, and it carried them through home-court advantage at the Paycom Center. A decisive third-quarter surge, sparked by a key 9–0 run, put the Thunder in control. They became the first team since the 1988 Lakers and Pistons to score 100+ in a Finals Game 7.
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander: Finals MVP & Franchise Icon
SGA was the centerpiece of Oklahoma City’s rise. He finished Game 7 with an efficient 29 points, 12 assists, and only one turnover, earning Finals MVP honors. Over the series—and the season—SGA also secured the league MVP and scoring title, the first player to achieve all three in a single year since Shaquille O’Neal in 2000.
SGA’s season stats are equally remarkable: 32.7 PPG, 6.4 APG, 5 RPG, shooting 51.9%, with the Thunder finishing 68–14, tied for the fifth-best record in NBA history.
Legacy & Aftermath
SGA's achievements place him among NBA legends—one of only four players ever to win the scoring title, regular-season MVP, and Finals MVP in the same season.
In the post-game celebration, thousands of fans lined the streets under scorching Oklahoma sun—SGA carried the Larry O’Brien Trophy through the crowd, as chants of “MVP” echoed throughout the city.
The parade spotlighted the Thunder’s young core, including Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort, and Isaiah Hartenstein, as symbols of a franchise reborn.
What's next for OKC?
Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals wasn’t just a win—it was the crowning of a new era. Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander crafted one of the most impressive individual campaigns ever, culminating in clutch plays, elite stats, and leadership when it mattered most. As Oklahoma City revels in their long-awaited title, SGA’s legacy is only just beginning. The next chapter promises even more greatness from this historic Thunder squad.
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