The OKC Thunder are 2025 NBA Champs, beating the Indiana Pacers in Game 6! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 30+ points led the way to the historic win. Read how.
StatPro NBA Beat Reporter
It's over. The climb is complete. The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA Champions. In a nerve-wracking, heart-pounding Game 6 on the road, the Thunder did what they've done all season: they stayed composed, they executed, and they won. Led by a transcendent performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC has reached the pinnacle of the basketball world, sealing a hard-fought series against the Indiana Pacers and etching their names into franchise lore forever.
'We Stayed Together.' - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the key to the Thunder's championship run.
The final minutes were a masterclass in championship basketball. With the game on the line, the Thunder's stars shone brightest. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished with over 30 points, was surgical, hitting clutch free throws to stretch the lead and keep the Pacers at bay. Chet Holmgren delivered a dagger with a critical late-game basket, while Jalen Williams was a two-way force all night. But it was the defense that slammed the door shut. Lu Dort and Alex Caruso anchored a suffocating final stand, forcing key stops and proving once again that this team's identity is forged in toughness and tenacity.
This was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's series, his season, and his moment. Throughout the Finals, he was the undisputed best player on the floor, and Game 6 was his coronation. Beyond the 30+ points, he was the team's emotional and strategic leader. He controlled the tempo, made the right play every time, and contributed defensively with steals and blocks that swung momentum. His postgame interview perfectly captured the team's ethos. When he said, 'We stayed together,' it wasn't just a soundbite; it was the story of their season, a testament to a culture built on unity and trust.
Let's put this into perspective. This championship isn't a fluke; it's the culmination of a historically dominant season. The Thunder finished the regular season with a staggering 68-14 record, the best in the entire league. They navigated the treacherous Western Conference playoffs with a resilience that defied their youth. This title on June 19, 2025, isn't just a win; it's a statement. It cements this young core as one of the most successful squads in franchise history and perhaps the start of something truly special.
The party is already underway back in OKC. As the final buzzer sounded, the Thunder shared the raw, emotional moments from the locker room and the court on social media, bringing the fans along for the ride. The team held a championship celebration at the Paycom Center, where players and coaches addressed the Thunder faithful. This championship belongs as much to the city and its die-hard fans as it does to the players who won it.
They did it. From a patient rebuild to the top of the NBA mountain, the journey is complete. Soak it in, OKC. Celebrate this team, this moment, and this championship. A parade is coming, a banner will be raised, and a new era of Thunder basketball has officially begun. The future is bright, and for the first time, it's championship gold.
