The Oklahoma City Thunder have won the 2025 NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers in a dramatic Game 7 with a 103-91 victor. This marks the Thunder’s first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle, where they previously won as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1979. The Thunder entered the Finals as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, boasting an NBA-best 68-14 record. Their journey to the championship included: First Round: Sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies (4-0). Western Semifinals: Defeating the Denver Nuggets (4-3). Western Finals: Overcoming the Minnesota Timberwolves (4-1).

In the Finals, the Indiana Pacers proved to be a formidable opponent. The series was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging victories. The Pacers won Game 1 and Game 3, taking a 2-1 lead, but the Thunder responded by winning Game 4 and Game 5. After Indiana forced a Game 7 with a Game 6 victory, the Thunder sealed the championship with their Game 7 triumph. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s star guard, was named NBA Finals MVP, capping off an incredible season.

He averaged 30.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game in the Finals, delivering clutch performances throughout the series. In Game 7, Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 29 points, 12 assists, and 5 rebounds, leading his team to victory. His dominance throughout the season earned him both the NBA regular-season MVP and Finals MVP, joining legends like Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Shaquille O’Neal in achieving this feat.This championship marks a turning point for the Thunder, who have built a young, dynamic team around Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren.

Their victory signals the potential for a new dynasty, as they aim to remain competitive in the coming seasons. With this win, the Thunder become the seventh different NBA champion in seven years, highlighting the league’s increasing parity. Fans in Oklahoma City celebrated their team’s historic achievement, marking the beginning of a promising future for the franchise.