Oklahoma Metropolis is now a metropolis of champions. The Thunder had been the most effective group within the common season by a mile and proved they had been deserving champions regardless of their youth, lastly claiming the title with a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton‘s dramatic Achilles harm in the course of the first quarter marred what may have been an unforgettable Sport 7.
Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 29 factors and 12 assists, Jalen Williams added 20, and Chet Holmgren delivered his finest efficiency of all the NBA Finals with 18 factors, eight rebounds, and 5 blocks.
Ultimately, the Pacers fought bravely because of TJ McConnell and Benedict Mathurin combining for 40 factors off the bench, however the Thunder discovered their momentum within the third quarter and managed a 13-point lead within the remaining 12 minutes.
Right here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to OKC successful the championship:
Even with an NBA Finals-winning roster, the Thunder have 11 first-round draft picks to enhance it additional‼️
◽️ fifteenth decide in 2025 through Miami
◽️ twenty fourth decide in 2025 through LAC
◽️ 2026 top-4 protected decide through Philadelphia
◽️ 2026 top-8 protected decide through Utah
◽️ Personal 2026 decide
◽️ 2027… pic.twitter.com/CUICUekiqH— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) June 23, 2025
Simply watched an NBA Finals Sport 7. By no means been in a single myself, although. Replying to the feedback like ‘Y’all be blessed 🤣’ Congrats to the Thunder on the win! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/MZk3bQNvfd
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) June 23, 2025
I promise, SGA and the Thunder don’t care when you take pleasure in or hate their model. They’re NBA champions and probably the most full group within the league, with much more successful left to be carried out.
— Shane Younger (@YoungNBA) June 23, 2025
Congrats to Oklahoma Metropolis on a championship season. I’d be sick to my abdomen as a Sonics fan.
The Pacers confirmed up and confirmed out. Fell brief however nonetheless placed on for the likes of Reggie Miller, Rik Smits, Mark Jackson, Dale Davis, Antonio Davis, Travis Greatest, Jamaal Tinsley, Jalen…
— Roosh (@RooshWilliams) June 23, 2025
I don’t need to hear one phrase about asterisk or what if. Sports activities is sports activities and what occurs occurs. Congrats to the Sonics
— Scot Pollard (@ScotPollard31) June 23, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 26. Jalen Williams is 24. Chet Holmgren is 23.
Sam Presti went into final offseason and pursued expertise and toughness. The Thunder proceeded to win 68 video games and simply secured their first title.
OKC is the NBA champ — and positioned extraordinarily nicely.
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) June 23, 2025
The Thunder are champs, KD stays within the convention, the Mavs are including Cooper Flagg and Wemby is about to be an 8-foot monk
The West goes to be loopy once more subsequent season
— Dalton Johnson (@daltonjohnson.bsky.social) Jun 23, 2025 at 5:39
