JOURNAL ARTICLE

Thunder Beat Pacers in Game 7 of NBA Finals.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gregory, Sean 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Oklahoma City Thunder's historic NBA championship victory over the Indiana Pacers in a seven-game Finals series. The Thunder completed a remarkable season with 68 regular-season wins and 16 playoff victories, securing the franchise's first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008. Key players included Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA regular season and Finals MVP, and Jalen Williams, both instrumental in the decisive Game 7 win. Indiana's efforts were hampered by a significant injury to star point guard Tyrese Haliburton. The Thunder's roster, assembled by basketball operations leader Sam Presti, is noted as one of the youngest and most promising in recent NBA history.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:186114459
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