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The Oklahoma City Thunder downs the Indiana Pacers to win NBA title

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By Becky Sullivan

Published June 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM EDT

The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions after downing the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the finals. It was a thrilling series, clouded with a game-ending injury for Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.

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