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Oklahoma City Thunder prevail in Game 7 of NBA Finals to secure first title since relocating from Seattle
- The Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA championship on June 22, 2025, by defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 at Paycom Center.
- The Thunder secured their first championship since moving from Seattle in 2008, concluding a remarkable season with a combined total of 84 wins in the regular season and playoffs, matching the third-highest total in NBA history alongside the 1996-97 Chicago Bulls.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played a pivotal role for the Thunder, delivering a standout performance in the Finals that earned him MVP honors. Reflecting on their victory, he expressed disbelief, saying, "It doesn't feel real," highlighting the team's hard work and determination.
- The Thunder revived their strong defense after losing Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton early to an Achilles injury, outscoring Indiana 34-20 in the third quarter to seize control.
- This victory marks the franchise's second NBA title and makes the Thunder the ninth team to win during Commissioner Adam Silver's twelve-season tenure, highlighting a period of unusual parity in the league.
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ESPN Changed Its Decision On National Anthem Sunday Night
Meet New ESPN Star Erin Kate Dolan (1:10) ESPN officially changed its decision on the national anthem during Game 7 on Sunday evening.The Indiana Pacers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 on Sunday evening. Oklahoma City topped a Tyrese Haliburton-less Indiana squad, to clinch the first championship in franchise history. The Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will be a force to be reckoned with moving forward. Meanwhile, prior to …
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The Pacers Were Too Cool To Make Sense
I was convinced it was happening again. With 7:41 left in Sunday night's NBA Finals Game 7, the Oklahoma City Thunder took a 22-point lead, a lead that would have felt insurmountable against any other team in the league. But there is no other team in the league like the Indiana Pacers, and they took control, pressuring the inbounds pass, springing double- and triple-teams at ball-handlers, and letting Bennedict Mathurin bash his way into the lan…
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