Oklahoma City Thunder players celebrate after winning the NBA basketball championship with a Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City. ()
Thunder 103-91 Pacers, NBA Finals Game 7: OKC Become First-time Champions
Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA championship after outplaying Indiana Pacers in Game seven of the finals on Sunday. Pacers were leading 48-47 at the half-time. However, a decisive third-quarter performance from Thunder led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped set up Thunder's win, which became one-sided by the end. Pacers lost Tyrese Haliburton early in the game due to injury but despite that they gave a good fight.
NBA: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Oklahoma City Thunder players put hats on the head of head coach Mark Daigneault, center, as they celebrate winning the NBA basketball championship with a Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City.
NBA Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort, left, celebrates with teammates in the locker room after winning the NBA basketball championship with a Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City.
NBA Finals: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, shoots against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard during the second half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Oklahoma City.
NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts after making a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City.
NBA Basketball: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) reacts after guard Luguentz Dort made a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City.
NBA Basketball Championship: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Oklahoma City.
NBA Basketball Championship: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) falls to the court with an injury during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City.
NBA Finals Pacers Thunder Basketball
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton reacts after scoring during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City.
NBA Finals Thunder Pacers Basketball
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots against Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Oklahoma City.
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