In the decisive, seventh match of the final series, they won Indiana Pacerse with 103: 91. This is the first club title since Seattle moved to Oklahoma. Although the formal account and the 1979 Supersonic Title, in the club and the fans, that trophy is not considered part of Thunder’s history.
This moment >>> pic.twitter.com/fphcsszfm4
– OKC Thunder (@OkCTHUNDER) June 23, 2025
One of the crucial moments occurred in the eighth minute of the first quarter. Tyrese Haliburton, the best player Indiana, due to the injury, had to leave the game with the help of a teammate. After confirmation that he would not return to the parquet, his father John told ESPN: “It is a violation of Achilles tendons.” If the diagnosis is confirmed, the absence of ten to twelve months is envisaged.
Haliburton showed a high level of the game in the introduction of a match. He struck three three and thus helped Pacers to take control of the match. Although the forecasts in this series were ungrateful due to frequent reversals, Indiana acted firmly and mentally more willing in the beginning minutes.
However, the loss of the Haliburton Rhythm team has fallen significantly. Indiana managed to keep the minimum advantage to the half ended with the result 48:47 in their favor. The most prominent player was Pascal Siakam, to whom Mathurin and Nombhard joined.
In the third quarter of Oklahoma, it significantly raised the level of the game. The shot for three points began to enter. In that period, Indiana was hard to come to the point, and TJ McConnell was the only player who occasionally managed to achieve the basket. In the meantime, Williams and Holmgren took over a greater responsibility and the advantage of Thunder increased sharply. After the third quarter, the result was 81:68, what the question of the winner was practically resolved. There were no significant changes to the end.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, he had 12 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks. Williams enrolled in 20 points with four jumps and assistance, and Holmgren added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks. Caruso and Wallace added 10 points from the bench and three balls conquered.
In Indiana, Mathurin was most effective with 24 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and two stolen balls. Along with him, two digit effect had Siakam with 16 points, 4 jumps and 2 assists, McConnell with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, and Nimbhard finished with 15 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds.
(Vijesti.ba)
