The Oklahoma City Thunder have done it. They secured their first NBA championship since 1979, dismantling the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in a decisive Game 7 at Paycom Center. The win caps off a 68–14 season—the second-best in franchise history—and validates their place among the NBA’s elite.
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander anchored the performance with 29 points and 12 assists, capturing Finals MVP honors. In doing so, he became the first player since Shaquille O’Neal in 2000 to win both the regular season MVP and Finals MVP in the same year—an extraordinary feat that cements his superstar status.
OKC jumped ahead in the third quarter, outscoring Indiana 34–20 and never looking back. Jalen Williams chipped in 20 points, Chet Holmgren added 18, and Alex Caruso provided energetic support off the bench, displaying the team’s depth and cohesion.
The victory was not just a triumph—it was a declaration. GM Sam Presti’s patient rebuild, built around a core of Gilgeous‑Alexander, Williams, Holmgren, and a raft of draft capital, has paid off. The Thunder joins the elite company of Bulls (1996–97) as teams with 84+ wins and an NBA title in the same season.
Oklahoma City fans erupted in celebration, but the night also held a bittersweet tone. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton exited early with a torn Achilles, casting doubt on Indiana’s future.
For the Thunder, however, the journey ends in glory—and starts anew. A young, talented core unlocked the franchise’s first banner since the day they moved from Seattle. Dynasty? That’s not wishful thinking—it’s the expectation.