Oklahoma City Thunder Win 2025 NBA Finals, Record 16.4M Viewers

The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched their first-ever NBA championship by defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in a thrilling Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, attracting 16.4 million viewers, the highest Finals audience in six years. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 29 points and 12 assists, earning the Finals MVP trophy after a historic season where he also secured the scoring title and league MVP. Despite the Thunder's dominant 68-14 season record and record-setting point differential, some analysts like Stephen A. Smith questioned their offensive prowess against other teams. The Finals were marked by a significant injury to Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who ruptured his Achilles early in the game and will miss the entire next season, joining other stars sidelined by similar injuries. The Pacers led at halftime, but Oklahoma City rallied to secure the championship, capping off one of the greatest seasons in NBA history. The series also highlighted the resilience and talent of other key Thunder players, including Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.