Written by Ariel Farivar

Wow, what an insane NBA Finals! The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling Game 7 to win the championship, and it honestly felt like something out of a movie. The series was super intense the whole way through, with both teams going back and forth, but in the end, the Thunder came out on top. Everyone thought the Pacers had the edge with their experience and strong playoff run, but OKC showed they weren’t just a young team—they were ready to be champions, and with Haliburton’s injury, OKC had an advantage ever since then. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played like a true superstar and was totally unstoppable in Game 7, scoring over 30 points and hitting big shots when it mattered most. The final game was crazy from start to finish. It was tied at halftime, and the lead kept switching in the second half. But in the third quarter, the Thunder locked in. Chet Holmgren had some huge blocks, and Jalen Williams hit a clutch three with under two minutes left that gave OKC the lead for good. The crowd was going wild, and you could tell the Thunder were feeding off that energy. Shai also played smart and helped control the tempo so they didn’t panic under pressure. When the final buzzer sounded and the Thunder won 103-91, everyone went nuts. It was their first title in a long time, and you could see how much it meant to the whole team. After years of rebuilding and people doubting them, the Thunder finally proved they’re legit. Winning in Game 7 made it even more epic. This could be the start of something huge for OKC, and as a fan, I’m hyped to see what comes next.