Picture this: The buzzer screams. Golden confetti rains down. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collapses onto the court, tears mixing with sweat as his teammates pile on top. Across Oklahoma City, car horns blast, strangers hug in the streets, and kids dance on their lawns. After 17 long years waiting in OKC (and 47 years total for the franchise), the Oklahoma City Thunder are finally NBA Champions! They beat the Indiana Pacers 103-100 in an amazing Game 7 for the NBA Finals 2025. And yes, SGA was named the Finals MVP 2025!
The Final Seconds: Hold Your Breath!
You could feel the tension through the TV. With just 10 seconds left in Game 7, the Thunder led 101-100. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton drove hard to the basket, trying to win it for Indiana. But Luguentz Dort, OKC’s toughest defender, stuck to him like glue. Haliburton’s tough shot bounced off the rim. Rookie Cason Wallace grabbed the ball, got fouled, and calmly made two free throws to seal the win!
“I saw Lu get a hand up, and I just prayed,” said Thunder fan Marcus Chen, watching downtown with his son. “When that ball missed? Pure happiness. Pure joy.”
The final Game 7 score: Oklahoma City Thunder 103, Indiana Pacers 100.
SGA: The Superstar Who Wouldn’t Quit
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t just win the Finals MVP – he earned it with incredible coolness under pressure. His numbers were huge:
- 33 points in Game 7 (15 just in the 4th quarter!).
- Big shots over double teams when it mattered most.
- “He looked calm when everyone else was nervous,” said ESPN’s Doris Burke after the game.
But numbers don’t show the moment he gathered his team during a timeout, down 4 points late, and simply said, “We’ve worked too hard. Let’s finish this.” His leadership was key. After the game, SGA found his wife, Hailey Summers, in the crowd for a long, happy hug – a real moment fans loved.
The Long Wait: Sam Presti’s Big Plan
“Has OKC ever won a championship?” For years, that question made fans sad. The answer was no – not since the team moved from Seattle in 2008. But General Manager Sam Presti had a plan: be patient. He drafted smart picks like Jalen Williams (who scored 22 points in Game 7) and Cason Wallace. He traded for SGA back in 2019. He signed hard-working players like Luguentz Dort (defense!) and Kenrich Williams.
“This wasn’t an accident,” said NBA expert Zach Lowe. “Presti built this team through smart picks, hard work, and teamwork. Every player fits perfectly.” When asked how winning felt, Presti told reporters with tears: “This is for Oklahoma. They waited with us.”
Why This Win Means So Much to Oklahoma City
The party was everywhere:
- Fans filled the streets chanting “O-K-C!”
- Jalen Williams gave his game shoes to a thrilled kid courtside.
- Stores sold out of “2025 NBA Champions” t-shirts super fast.
- The mayor even gave the city a day off to celebrate!
For a place that always believed in the Thunder through tough seasons, this win felt like a big thank you. “It’s like our whole city won together,” said teacher Lisa Reynolds. “This team grew up with us.”
Indiana’s Tough Fight: Worthy Opponents
Let’s cheer the Pacers too! Tyrese Haliburton (28 points, 12 assists in Game 7) and his team played fast and brave, pushing OKC to the limit. Fans looking up “Have the Pacers won a championship?” know Indiana didn’t win this time, but their future looks very bright. “They made us fight for every single point,” said Thunder coach Mark Daigneault respectfully.
Your Big Questions Answered!
- Who won the NBA Finals 2025?
→ The Oklahoma City Thunder! - Who won Finals MVP?
→ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) - What was the Game 7 score?
→ Thunder 103, Pacers 100 - Has OKC won a championship before?
→ YES! This is their FIRST title since moving to OKC in 2008.
A Night Oklahoma City Will Always Remember
As the 2025 NBA Champions celebrated, SGA lifted the trophy and told the cheering crowd: “This is just the start!” For a young team built on hard work and friendship, it sure feels that way. After years of hoping, Oklahoma City’s dream came true in the most exciting way possible – a Game 7 finish people will talk about forever.
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