AFCON 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the new NBA champions after defeating the Indiana Pacers in a seven-game series.
OKC secured its first title since it transitioned from Seattle SuperSonics to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008.
Superstar guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, was named the MVP of the series as he powered the Thunder to a 103-91 home court win.
The 26-year-old point Guard scored 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 12 assists to deliver the Franchise’s first title since rebranding.
Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and former Alex Caruso scored double-digit points to help the OKC Thunder with the win.
The Indiana Pacers came into the title decider looking to win their first-ever Championship, but suffered a huge blow after superstar point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury in the first quarter.
Haliburton was already nursing a calf strain from Game 5. The 25-year-old fell to the floor five minutes into the first quarter after hitting three early 3-pointers.
Reports suggest that Haliburton may have suffered a torn Achilles, but an MRI will confirm the injury and how long he will be out for as the NBA season officially ends.
The Indiana Pacers struggled without their star man, even though they took a one-point lead going into the halftime break.
OKC took advantage of Haliburton’s absence and went on a 19-2 run in the third quarter, opening up a 22-point lead.
The match ended 102-91 as the OKC Thunder wrap up the series with a 4-3 win.
This year’s NBA Finals marked only the 20th Game 7 in the history of the league. The OKC Thunder are the 15th home team to win a Game 7 in the series. and
They also became the first team to reach 100 points in a Finals Game 7 since 1998.
