On the day when the Thunder claimed the championship, it was a pity for Haliburton.

To be honest, after waiting so long for the Game 7 of the Finals, the buildup and anticipation were significant, but the final performance was disappointing. I could accept a complete defeat for the Pacers, but I cannot accept them ending their last game in such a way.

When Haliburton fell, the game's essence changed; the Pacers transitioned from "championship contenders" to just trying to hold on. Haliburton's scoring ability might not be the most crucial for the Pacers, but his playmaking and control are fundamental to their offense.

With Haliburton's injury, the Pacers' offense was largely driven by sheer will; they shot 8 out of 16 from three-point range in the first half, allowing them to lead the Thunder by one point at halftime. However, all of the Pacers' enthusiasm came to an end today.

In the third quarter, the Pacers' turnovers skyrocketed; by the time they made their eighth turnover, the Thunder had yet to make any. While McConnell's six consecutive shots in the third were impressive, many of the Pacers' turnovers stemmed from him, preventing the gap from closing. The third quarter ended with a score of 34-20, and the Pacers had already lost hope.

In the fourth quarter, Mathurin's relentless attacks were also inspiring, but they made no decisive impact on the game's outcome or the championship's fate. From the moment Haliburton's Achilles was injured, the balance of the championship tilted toward the Thunder, right until the final buzzer.

Setting aside the unexpected factor of Haliburton's injury, the Thunder played exceptionally well today; their timely adjustments in three-point shooting in the second half and Alexander's playmaking peaked during Game 7, with 29 points, 12 assists, and only one turnover. In the third quarter, Alexander, Chet, and Jalen hit three consecutive three-pointers, seemingly sealing the championship's fate.

Congratulations to the Thunder for winning their first championship in franchise history; they finished the regular season with 68 wins and are the team standing at the pinnacle of the entire season. The trials of two Game 7s have made the championship even more valuable.

Alexander has achieved another scoring title, MVP, and Finals MVP, a feat only accomplished by Kareem, Jordan, and Shaquille in history. The controversies surrounding him will undoubtedly linger, but the honors he has earned are undeniably real.

Thirteen years ago, the young Thunder reached the Finals, and we witnessed the tears of the Thunder's trio; thirteen years later, another young Thunder team has made it to the Finals, and this time they did not end in disappointment. The old Thunder trio has long since scattered, while the new trio will play together for a long time to come.

The most touching scene today was Haliburton, leaning on crutches, standing in the player tunnel after the game, greeting each member of the Pacers. As for tears, Haliburton may have shed them all in the locker room. Now, as the team's leader, he must comfort his teammates, despite having just experienced one of the most terrifying injuries a basketball player can face two hours earlier.

In the first quarter, Haliburton hit three three-pointers, each farther than the last. He roared in emotional release; this was his second game playing through injury. After hitting the three, the adrenaline rush temporarily made him forget the pain in his calf, but the injury was still there.

As Haliburton drove, pushing off with his right foot, he realized in that moment of Achilles strain that it was over for him. He kept pounding the floor and told the approaching trainer, "It's the Achilles!" Everyone's heart shattered.

In the most important game of his career, at the moment closest to the championship, he fell. For Haliburton, this was perhaps the most brutal script imaginable; the magic of the entire season ended in such a tragic fall, plummeting from heaven in the moment closest to it.

Even before the game was over, Nesmith couldn't hold back his tears, and McConnell looked dazed; he was still that Sisyphus, repeatedly pushing the boulder up the hill with his mortal strength, but there would eventually come a day when he would exhaust his energy. He held back his tears until he met Miller, and then he finally broke down.

Since 2019, no championship team has been able to repeat; can next year's Thunder break this pattern? They can retain all their core players, and their competitiveness remains strong.

But will the Pacers have another chance? I truly want to see the Pacers recreate this year's magic, but without the most miraculous Haliburton, how easy can that be? Fate plays tricks, granting the Pacers countless miraculous moments, only to snuff out all hope at the last moment.

By the time Haliburton stands on the court again, this Pacers team may no longer exist. This underdog team that brought us countless surprises and emotions may have their story forever halted at the Game 7 of the 2025 Finals.

If this is the ending, how can it not be regrettable?