Historic season! The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions after beating the Pacers 103-91.

The Oklahoma City Thunder were crowned NBA champions on Sunday after beating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the Finals , played at the Paycom Center.

In a game they dominated from start to finish, Mark Daigneault's team sealed a dream season with their first championship since the franchise relocated from Seattle in 2008.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the team's undisputed leader, scoring key points and managing the pace with his characteristic poise.

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Alongside him, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren delivered a resounding performance on both defense and offense, raising the intensity in crucial moments and nullifying the Pacers ' responses, who were hit hard by the absence of Tyrese Haliburton from the start.

Indiana's star point guard left the game just in the first quarter with a strained Achilles tendon, which disrupted his team's offensive plan.

Despite the efforts of Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard, the Pacers were never able to match the energy and effectiveness of the Thunder , who increased their lead as the minutes passed.

The Oklahoma team relied on its depth, aggressive defense, and connection with its fans, who continued to cheer throughout the game.

The 103-91 victory was the culmination of a rebuilding process that relied on internal development, draft picks, and patience. The result: a young, united roster with a clear identity.

This championship represents a turning point for the franchise. After years of transition from the Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook era, the Thunder have found a new winning core with Gilgeous-Alexander as their standard-bearer , and young players like Holmgren, Williams , and Giddey solidifying themselves in key roles.

For Indiana , the runner-up finish doesn't tarnish a stunning campaign in which they exceeded expectations, eliminated powerful opponents and forced a seventh Finals title with determination.

However, history was written by Oklahoma , which can now boast of having reached the top of the NBA with a generation destined to mark an era.

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