Oklahoma City Thunder win their first NBA title since relocation
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA championship, defeating Indiana in Game 7.
Gilgeous-Alexander was named the Finals MVP, capping one of the best individual seasons in NBA history.
He became only the fourth player ever, and first since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000, to win the scoring title, league MVP, and Finals MVP in the same season.
The 103-91 victory secured the Thunder's first title since the franchise relocated from Seattle in 2008.
Gilgeous-Alexander, a key figure in the team's rebuild, led the young Thunder to a 68-14 record, averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, and 5 rebounds.
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