After crossing every road, OKC Thunder are NBA champions

In a Finals series that reached its pinnacle, a new team emerged as champions — OKC defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 7, 103-91, at the Paycom Center on Monday, June 23 (Philippine time).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was named the 2025 NBA Finals MVP, led the charge with 29 points and 12 assists. He also tallied two blocks and a steal.

Backing up SGA was Jalen Williams, who finished with 20 markers, four boards, four dimes, and two deflections.

Another key contributor was Chet Holmgren, who poured in 18 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and set a Finals record with five blocked shots.

Off the bench, Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace provided a spark for the Thunder with 10 points apiece.

On the other hand, Indiana leaned on Benedict Mathurin, Pascal Siakam, and T.J. McDonnell after Tyrese Haliburton suffered an apparrent torn Achilles in the first quarter.

Haliburton tallied nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from long range before exiting due to injury.

Mathurin stepped up, finishing with a double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds. He added three assists and two steals, showing he’s a complete package.

Siakam, the hero of Game 6, logged 16 markers, four boards, two dimes, one deflection, and a rejection in nearly 37 minutes of play.

McDonnell, who filled in for the injured Haliburton, delivered the much-needed spark off the bench—tallying 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal, and a block.

The game was tightly contested early, with OKC holding a slim 25-22 lead after the first quarter. Indiana answered back with a 26-22 second quarter to lead 46-45 at halftime.

In the third period, the Thunder stormed ahead with a dominant 34-20 run, building a commanding 81-68 lead heading into the final frame.

The Pacers attempted a late comeback, but SGA and the Thunder proved too much to handle as they sealed the deal and clinched the championship.