Thunder radio voice Matt Pinto calls NBA Finals win: 'Undeniably the best in basketball'
The Oklahoma City Thunder completed its historical season with a 103-91 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center, winning the title for the first time in franchise history.
The moment is one Thunder fans across the country heard in various ways. From ESPN broadcaster Mike Breen to Thunder Radio Network commentator Matt Pinto, broadcasters captured the historic moment in prime fashion.
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Here are the final calls to the Thunder winning its first NBA Championship:
More: See the day OKC Thunder made history as NBA champions, in photos
OKC Thunder radio voice Matt Pinto: 'Undeniably the best in basketball'
Mike Breen: 'The Thunder have taken the NBA by storm'
ESPN radio's Marc Kestecher: 'The first title of the OKC era is complete'
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