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- INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 22: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates winning the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player trophy after winning Game Seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers on June 22, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana (Photo by Logan Riely /NBAE via Getty Images)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Jun 23, 2025

Oklahoma City Thunder Are 2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) Champions!

The win marks the Thunder’s first championship in the franchise’s Oklahoma City era, as top-seeded OKC — the second-youngest Finals team in the shot-clock era — becomes the fourth team in NBA history to win 84 total games

In a Finals Game 7 classic that featured 11 lead changes and yet another late Indiana comeback, the Thunder got 29 points & 12 assists from Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to hold off a relentless Pacers team, 103-91 (https://apo-opa.co/44cTtIy), and claim the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The win marks the Thunder’s…

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- INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JUNE 19: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers dunks the ball during the game against Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals on June 19, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana (NBAE/Getty Images)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Jun 20, 2025

2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Presented by YouTube TV: Indiana Pacers defeat Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-91 (Recap)

Game 7 will take place on Sunday, June 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET (Monday, June 23 at 2 a.m. CAT) on ESPN, Canal+ and NBA League Pass live from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-91, in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals (www.NBA.com). Pascal Siakam (Cameroon) led the Pacers with 16 points and 13 rebounds while Obi Toppin finished with 20 points (4 3PM), 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in the victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander totaled…

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- OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JUNE 5: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals on June 5, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Jun 06, 2025

2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Presented by YouTube TV: Indiana Pacers defeat Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-110 (Recap)

Game 2 will take place on Sunday, June 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET (Monday, June 9 at 2:00 a.m. CAT) on ESPN

The Indiana Pacers defeated Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-110, in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals (www.NBA.com). Pascal Siakam (Cameroon) led the Pacers with 19 points and 10 rebounds while Tyrese Haliburton finished with 14 points (2 3PM), 10 rebounds, and 6 assists in the victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander totaled 38…

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- National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Opportunity International Unveil New Basketball Court in Nairobi, Kenya (1)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | May 28, 2025

National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Opportunity International Unveil New Basketball Court in Nairobi, Kenya

The unveiling follows the launch of a new court at Highland School in Nyamata, Rwanda, last week and supports NBA Africa’s commitment to build 1,000 courts on the continent over the next decade

NBA Africa (www.NBA.com) and Opportunity International, a global nonprofit organization that develops innovative programs that use financial services, training and support to address some of the greatest challenges facing those living in poverty around the world, unveiled a new outdoor basketball court at Loiswell Academy in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday,…

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- Dikembe Mutombo tribute video (Credit: NBA Africa)
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- National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Creates Annual Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Feb 16, 2025

National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Creates Annual Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award

The announcement was made at the 10th annual NBA Africa All-Star Luncheon in San Francisco, Calif. as part of NBA All-Star 2025

New Award Will be Given Out Annually to Individuals and Organizations Making Exceptional Contributions to Humanitarian Efforts NBA Africa Will Donate 55 Basketball Courts to Communities on the Continent in Honor of Mutombo and His Iconic Jersey Number NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today announced the creation of the NBA Africa (www.NBA.com) Dikembe…

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- University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) President Hicham El Habti and NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum at a signing ceremony at UM6P France in Paris (Credit: NBA Africa)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Jan 25, 2025

National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic Launch New Youth Basketball Initiative in Morocco, Through EVOSPORT

Collaboration Will Feature Launch of the First NBA Basketball School in Morocco and Four Jr. NBA Leagues, Marking League’s Most Expansive Youth Basketball Development Programming Ever in the Country

NBA Africa (www.NBA.com) and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), through its subsidiary EVOSPORT, today announced a new collaboration to support youth basketball in Morocco. The collaboration marks the league’s most expansive youth basketball development programming ever in Morocco and makes UM6P an official partner of NBA Africa. UM6P is a…

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- ExxonMobil Jr. NBA League Finals Conclude in Luanda, Angola (Credit: NBA Africa/MBAE) (1)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Dec 17, 2024

Former Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Player Sylvia Fowles Attends Inaugural Exxonmobil Jr. NBA League Finals in Luanda

Instituto Medio de Administração Gestão (Boston Celtics) were crowned the inaugural champions in both the girls’ and boys’ divisions, respectively, following seven months of competition

The inaugural ExxonMobil Jr. NBA League Angola Finals (www.NBA.com) took place on Saturday, December 14, at the Pavilhão Dream Space in Luanda, Angola, with two-time WNBA champion and eight-time All-Star Sylvia Fowles in attendance. Instituto Medio de Administração Gestão (Boston Celtics) were crowned the inaugural champions in both the girls’…

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- NBA Africa and AFD launch the “Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience” youth development program in Guediawaye, Senegal (Credit: NBA Africa) (1)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Nov 08, 2024

National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Launch Youth Development Program in Senegal

As part of the program’s launch in Senegal, NBA Africa and AFD unveiled two basketball courts at The Hamo 4.5.6. Courts in Guediawaye and held a clinic for 150 boys and girls ages 16 and under

- The “Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience” Will Feature Weekly Basketball and Life-Skills Sessions to Educate Senegalese Youth About the Importance of Physical and Mental Wellness - - AFD and NBA Africa Unveil Two Refurbished Basketball Courts in Guediawaye, Senegal - - Former NBA Player and 2015 FIBA AfroBasket…

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- Third edition of “NBA Meets Art” tips off in Lagos (Credit: NBA Africa) (1)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Nov 02, 2024

National Basketball Association (NBA) Nigeria Hosts Third Edition of “NBA Meets Art” at Art X Lagos

The main element of the artwork features the hands of different people reaching out to grab a ball together, reinforcing the idea of collaboration

NBA (www.NBA.com) Nigeria is hosting the third edition of “NBA Meets Art,” a curated installation celebrating basketball through the lens of Nigerian art and culture as part of West Africa’s premier art fair Art X Lagos, which is underway at The Federal Palace in Lagos, Nigeria until Sunday, Nov. 3.…

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- Record-tying 17 African players on 2024-25 opening-night rosters (Credit: NBA Africa)
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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Oct 22, 2024

Record-Tying 17 Players from Africa among 125 International Players from 43 Countries on Opening-Night National Basketball Association (NBA) Rosters

Opening-night rosters feature at least 120 international players for the fourth consecutive season and at least 100 international players for the 11th straight season

Fourth Consecutive Season League Features at Least 120 International Players and 11th Consecutive Season with at Least 100 International Players All 30 Teams Feature at Least One International Player Opening-Night Rosters Feature Record Five Players from Cameroon The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today announced that a record-tying 17 players from…