June 22 (UPI) -- Blue-clad defensive demons haunted a depleted Indiana Pacers lineup, as the Oklahoma City Thunder revived their suffocating defense to secure their first title Sunday in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
The Thunder forced 21 turnovers, while logging just seven giveaways in the 103-91 triumph at Paycom Center, earning their first NBA crown since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008.
The Pacers, who lost All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton to a first-quarter leg injury, initially kept the game tight, but faded in the second half.
NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander totaled a game-high 29 points and a playoff-career-best 12 assists, with just one turnover in the win.
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