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TORONTO, ON TheNewswire – June 24, 2025 –Silver Crown Royalties Inc. (‘ Silver Crown ‘, ‘ SCRi ‘, the ‘ Corporation ‘, or the ‘ Company ‘) (Cboe:SCRI; OTCQX:SLCRF; FRA:QS0) is pleased to announce that the Company has successfully closed the first tranche (‘ First Tranche ‘) of its non-brokered offering of units of the Company (‘ Units ‘) for gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000 that was previously announced on May 20, 2025 (the ‘ Offering ‘). The Company issued 102,838 Units at a price of C$6.50 per Unit pursuant to the First Tranche for gross proceeds of approximately C$668,447.

Each Unit consists of one common share (‘ Common Share ‘) and one Common Share purchase warrant (‘ Warrant ‘), with each Warrant exercisable to acquire one additional Common Share at an exercise price of C$13.00 for a period of three years from the date hereof.

The proceeds from the First Tranche will be used to fund the Company’s silver royalty acquisition on the Igor 4 project in Peru, as well as general and administrative expenses. All securities issued are subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus one day from the date of issuance, in accordance with applicable securities legislation. The closing was subject to customary conditions, including the approval of Cboe Canada Inc.

The Company is also pleased to announce it is extending the closing of an additional tranche of the Offering to July 11, 2025.

ABOUT Silver Crown Royalties INC.

Founded by industry veterans, Silver Crown Royalties ( Cboe: SCRI | OTCQX: SLCRF | BF: QS0 ) is a publicly traded, silver royalty company. Silver Crown (SCRi) currently has four silver royalties of which three are revenue-generating. Its business model presents investors with precious metals exposure that allows for a natural hedge against currency devaluation while minimizing the negative impact of cost inflation associated with production. SCRi endeavors to minimize the economic impact on mining projects while maximizing returns for shareholders. For further information, please contact:

Silver Crown Royalties Inc.

Peter Bures, Chairman and CEO

Telephone: (416) 481-1744

Email: pbures@silvercrownroyalties.com

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains certain ‘forward looking statements’ and certain ‘forward-looking information’ as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘estimate’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘continue’, ‘plans’ or similar terminology. The forward-looking information contained herein is provided for the purpose of assisting readers in understanding management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, the proceeds from the First Tranche will be used to fund the Company’s silver royalty acquisition on the Igor 4 project in Peru, as well as general and administrative expenses. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual actions, events or results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which SCRi will purchase gold and other metals or from which it will receive royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions in operations; SCRi’s ability to enter into definitive agreements and close proposed royalty transactions; the inherent uncertainties related to the valuations ascribed by SCRi to its royalty interests; problems inherent to the marketability of gold and other metals; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and fluctuations in interest rates; government entities interpreting existing tax legislation or enacting new tax legislation in a way which adversely affects SCRi; stock market volatility; regulatory restrictions; liability, competition, the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises on SCRi’s business, operations and financial condition, loss of key employees. SCRi has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. SCRi undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management’s best judgment based on information currently available.

This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities of the Company in Canada, the United States or any other jurisdiction. Any such offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein will be made only pursuant to subscription documentation between the Company and prospective purchasers. Any such offering will be made in reliance upon exemptions from the prospectus and registration requirements under applicable securities laws, pursuant to a subscription agreement to be entered into by the Company and prospective investors. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Questcorp Mining Announces Commencement of Phase 1 Work at the La Union Gold Project

Questcorp Mining Inc. (CSE: QQQ) (OTCQB: QQCMF) (FSE: D910) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Questcorp’) is pleased to announce the commencement of the first phase work program at its La Union carbonate replacement deposit (CRD) project, located in Sonora, Mexico. Questcorp is earning a 100% interest from Riverside Resources Inc. in the 2,520 ha (25 km sq) property by making a series of cash payments and share issuance and completing a series of exploration expenditures.

The initial stages of phase one will concentrate on finalizing the location of drill targets and drill pads for the upcoming drill program. Field activities are underway and include:

Establishment of 5 to 6 one kilometre picket lines for IP surveying which commenced on Monday. The IP lines are being run over the heart of some of the past mining areas which continue to be known expansive target areas to help evaluate further potential, possible most favorable zones and assist to model the larger context for the upcoming drill holes. This work further de-risks the up-coming first pass drill holes.
Sampling of limestone and dolomite host rocks across the mineralization from country rock through to the heart of mineralization for Black Light analysis and alteration vector modeling. The objective is to use the changes or variance in fluorescence to map alteration patterns to vector into the heart of the manto and chimney plumbing systems.
Geological mapping of drill collar sites and section lines particularly along the surface of the IP lines to help develop the most accurate interpretations of the IP data for drill hole planning.
Rock and soil sampling of peripheral areas to identify additional targets including study of the stratigraphy for understanding and context with the many mineralization showings on the large district holding.

‘We are extremely pleased to initiate the fully funded first phase work program at La Union,’ commented Questcorp President & CEO Saf Dhillon. ‘We are first concentrating on de-risking the upcoming 1,500 metre drill program scheduled for mid to late Q3 through alteration mapping and IP geophysics,’ he continued. ‘Under the technical expertise of John-Mark Staude and the Riverside team we are confident we are maximizing every exploration dollar being invested at La Union,’ he concluded.

Riverside Resources Inc. President & CEO John-Mark Staude stated ‘The work program is going well, I have been in the field this past week with the exploration team and pleased to see the safe, high quality focus of good work and diving into careful review of the planned drill sites and now the IP program is underway. It is great to work with Saf, Tim and the entire Questcorp organization.’

The La Union Project

The La Union Project is a carbonate replacement deposit (‘CRD‘) project hosted by Neoproterozoic sedimentary rocks (limestones, dolomites, and siliciclastic sediments) overlying crystalline Paleoproterozoic rocks of the Caborca Terrane. The structural setting features high-angle normal faults and low-to-medium-angle thrust faults that sometimes served as mineralization conduits. Mineralization occurs as polymetallic veins, replacement zones (mantos, chimneys), and shear zones with high-grade metal content, as shown in highlight grades of 59.4 grams per metric tonne (g/t) gold, 833 g/t silver, 11% zinc, 5.5% lead, 2.2% copper, along with significant hematite and manganese oxides, consistent with a CRD model (see the technical report entitled ‘NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Union Project, State of Sonora, Mexico’ dated effective May 6, 2025 available under Questcorp’s SEDAR+ profile). These targets also demonstrate intriguing potential for large gold discoveries potentially above an even larger porphyry Cu district potential as the Company’s target concept at this time.

Questcorp cautions investors grab samples are selective by nature and not necessarily indicative of similar mineralization on the property.

Riverside, the operator of the La Union Project, is currently lining up the various geophysical contractors to immediately undertake orientation surveys and follow up detailed survey to confirm and enhance the drill targets.

The technical and scientific information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by R. Tim Henneberry, P. Geo (BC), a director of the Company and a ‘qualified person’ under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Questcorp Mining Inc.

Questcorp Mining Inc. is engaged in the business of the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in North America, with the objective of locating and developing economic precious and base metals properties of merit. The Company holds an option to acquire an undivided 100% interest in and to mineral claims totaling 1,168.09 hectares comprising the North Island Copper Property, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, subject to a royalty obligation. The Company also holds an option to acquire an undivided 100% interest in and to mineral claims totaling 2,520.2 hectares comprising the La Union Project located in Sonora, Mexico, subject to a royalty obligation.

Contact Information

Questcorp Mining Corp.
Saf Dhillon, President & CEO
Email: saf@questcorpmining.ca
Telephone: (604) 484-3031

This news release includes certain ‘forward-looking statements’ under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to Riverside’s arrangements with geophysical contractors to undertake orientation surveys and follow up detailed survey to confirm and enhance the drill targets. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the ability of Riverside to secure geophysical contractors to undertake orientation surveys and follow up detailed survey to confirm and enhance the drill targets as contemplated or at all, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, uncertain capital markets; and delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals. There can be no assurance that the geophysical surveys will be completed as contemplated or at all and that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Walmart to pay $10 million to settle lawsuit over money transfer fraud

Walmart has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission civil lawsuit accusing the world’s largest retailer of ignoring warning signs that fraudsters used its money transfer services to fleece consumers out of hundreds of millions of dollars.

The settlement was filed on Friday in Chicago federal court, and requires approval by U.S. District Judge Manish Shah.

Walmart also agreed not to process money transfers it suspects are fraudulent, or help sellers and telemarketers it believes are using its services to commit fraud.

“Electronic money transfers are one of the most common ways that scammers tell consumers to send them money, because once it’s sent, it’s gone for good,” said Christopher Mufarrige, director of the FTC consumer protection bureau. “Companies that provide these services must train their employees to comply with the law and work to protect consumers.”

The Arkansas-based retailer did not admit or deny wrongdoing in agreeing to settle. Walmart did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

In its June 2022 complaint, the FTC accused Walmart of turning a blind eye to fraudsters who used its money transfer services to cash out at its stores.

Walmart acts as an agent for money transfers by companies such as MoneyGram and Western Union. Money can be hard to trace once delivered.

The FTC said fraudsters used many schemes that included impersonating Internal Revenue Service agents, impersonating family members who needed money from grandparents to avoid jail, and telling victims they won lotteries or sweepstakes but owed fees to collect their winnings.

Shah dismissed part of the FTC case last July but let the regulator pursue the remainder. Walmart appealed from that decision. Friday’s settlement would end the appeal.

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Apple sued by shareholders who allege it overstated AI progress

Apple was sued on Friday by shareholders in a proposed securities fraud class action that accused it of downplaying how long it needed to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into its Siri voice assistant, hurting iPhone sales and its stock price.

The complaint covers shareholders who suffered potentially hundreds of billions of dollars of losses in the year ending June 9, when Apple introduced several features and aesthetic improvements for its products but kept AI changes modest.

Apple did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

CEO Tim Cook, Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh and former CFO Luca Maestri are also defendants in the lawsuit filed in San Francisco federal court.

Shareholders led by Eric Tucker said that at its June 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple led them to believe AI would be a key driver of iPhone 16 devices, when it launched Apple Intelligence to make Siri more powerful and user-friendly. But they said the Cupertino, California-based company lacked a functional prototype of AI-based Siri features and could not reasonably believe the features would ever be ready for iPhone 16s.

Shareholders said the truth began to emerge on March 7 when Apple delayed some Siri upgrades to 2026 and continued through this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9 when Apple’s assessment of its AI progress disappointed analysts.

Apple shares have lost nearly one-fourth of their value since their Dec. 26, 2024 ,record high, wiping out approximately $900 billion of market value.

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US Strikes Iran: What Comes Next For Stocks?

In today’s “Weekly Market Recap”, EarningsBeats.com’s Chief Market Strategist Tom Bowley looks ahead to determine the likely path for U.S. equities after the weekend bombing of Iran nuclear sites. Are crude prices heading higher? Will energy stocks outperform? What additional roadblocks might we have to negotiate after the latest Fed meeting and policy statement? Could we see fallout from June monthly options expiring on Friday? Check it all out in the video below….

Happy trading!

Tom

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Lagging Mid-cap ETF Hits Moment of Truth

The S&P MidCap 400 SPDR (MDY) is trading at a moment of truth as its 5-day SMA returns to the 200-day SMA. A bearish trend signal triggered in early March. Despite a strong bounce from early April to mid May, this signal remains in force because it has yet to be proven otherwise. Today’s report will show how to quantify signals and reduce whipsaws using the percentage difference between two SMAs.

First note that MDY is lagging SPY and QQQ because its 5-day has yet to cross above its 200-day. The latter two saw bullish crosses in mid May, over a month ago. A bullish breakout in MDY would reflect broadening upside participation, which would be bullish for stocks. The PerfChart below shows SPY and QQQ with year-to-date gains. MDY and IWM are down year-to-date.

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The chart below shows MDY hitting its moment of truth as the 5-day SMA (black line) bumps against the underside of the 200-day SMA (blue line). A bearish cross occurred in late February and this signal has yet to be reversed. However, I am not watching for a simple 5/200 cross. Instead, I want to see the 5-day SMA clear the 200-day SMA by a certain percentage. This is a signal threshold.

The indicator window shows Percent above MA (5,200,1), which measures the percentage difference between the 5 and 200 day SMAs. See the TIP Indicator Edge Plugin for details. I placed signal thresholds at +3% and -3% to reduce whipsaws. A bullish signal triggers with a move above +3% and a bearish signal triggers with a move below -3%. At the very least, this indicator value is still negative and bearish. A move above 0 would reflect a positive 5/200 cross, while a move above +3% would trigger a bullish trend signal. This indicator is part of the TIP Indicator Edge Plugin for StockCharts ACP.

The signal threshold levels depend on your personal preferences and trading styles. Tighter thresholds generate earlier signals, but with more whipsaws. Wider thresholds reduce whipsaws, but increase signal lag. This is always the tradeoff. I prefer plus/minus 1 percent when using the 5/200 cross for SPY. I widened these thresholds to plus/minus 3 percent for MDY because it is more volatile.

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SGA doubles up, wins NBA Finals MVP after capturing regular-season award

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder star, is commonly referred to by initials, SGA. You can also call him MVP – not only of the 2024-25 regular season but now of the 2025 NBA Finals, too.

A fluid, 6-foot-6 guard, Gilgeous-Alexander became the first Canadian to win the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award after leading the Thunder past the Indiana Pacers for the franchise’s first NBA title since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and added a playoff career-high 12 assists and five rebounds in the Thunder’s 103-91 win in Game 7 on Sunday, June 22.

Wearing Classic 6 Stitch Braids and a look of utter confidence, Gilgeous-Alexander, 26, was unmistakable and almost unstoppable during the series.

‘So much weight off my shoulders. So much stress relieved,’ Gilgeous-Alexander said. ‘No matter what, you go into every night wanting to win. Sometimes it just doesn’t go your way. … So proud of this group. Wouldn’t want to do it with any other group in the world. Feels good to be a champion.’

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GAME 7 RECAP: Highlights from Thunder’s win over Pacers

Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.3 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals and shot 44.3% from the field in the Finals. That made him the clear pick for Finals MVP honors, and he put his name in elite company.

Gilgeous-Alexander became just the third player in NBA history and the first since 2000 to win league MVP, Finals MVP and the scoring title in the same season, joining legends Michael Jordan, who accomplished the feat four times (1990-91, ’91-92, ’95-96, ’97-98), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1970-71) and Shaquille O’Neal (1999-2000).

He became the 11th player in NBA history to win the league MVP and Finals MVP in the same season, joining Willis Reed (1969-70), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1970-71), Moses Malone (1982-83), Larry Bird (1983-84, 1985-86), Magic Johnson (1986-87), Michael Jordan (1990-91, 1991-92, 1995-96, 1997-98), Hakeem Olajuwon (1993-94), Shaquille O’Neal (1999-00), Tim Duncan (2002-03) and LeBron James (2011-12, 2012-13).

Celebrate With Championship Prints

‘it’s hard to believe that I’m part of that group. It’s hard to even fathom that I’m that type of basketball player sometimes,’ Gilgeous-Alexander said. ‘As a kid, you dream. Every kid dreams. But you don’t ever really know if it’s going to come true. I’m just glad and happy that my dreams have been able to come true. That’s a ‘thank you’ to everyone that’s been in my corner that helped me get there. Wouldn’t have been able to get here without them. They know who they are. It’s a win for the family.’

MOST VALUABLE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins first NBA MVP award

The road to MVP status began in 2018. Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted 11th overall by the Charlotte Hornets and traded that same night to the Los Angeles Clippers. After making the All-Rookie Second Team, he traded to Oklahoma City, and that’s where he blossomed.

This season, his seventh in the league, Gilgeous-Alexander has gone from very good to great. He led the league in scoring with 32.7 points per game and total points (2,484), made his third All-Star Game and was named to the All-NBA First Team for the third time.

He scored at least 30 points in 15 of 23 playoff games, including 40 against Minnesota in the Western Conference finals and four games with 30 or more in the Finals.

‘All the achievements and accolades and things, they don’t even come close to the satisfaction of winning with your brothers and people that you are so close to and want to succeed just as much as you want yourself to succeed,’ Gilgeous-Alexander said. ‘That’s been the most impressive and fun part of it, just to know that I have 15 brothers that I just experienced a once-in-a-lifetime experience with. I’ll never forget them, they’ll never forget me.’

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Watch Tyrese Haliburton greet teammates after Pacers’ Game 7 loss

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers fell short of their quest for an NBA championship after losing Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Haliburton did not return to the bench after the injury but did watch the rest of the game in the locker room. The Pacers’ star was seen on crutches after the conclusion of the game, greeting his teammates as they made their way back to the locker room.

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Report: Tyrese Haliburton injured Achilles in NBA Finals Game 7

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, according to his father.
Haliburton’s dad, John Haliburton, told ESPN that the injury will sideline him for the remainder of Game 7 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Clarity is coming after Tyrese Haliburton suffered what appeared to be an excruciating injury in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

John Haliburton, the father of the Indiana Pacers star, told ESPN his son suffered an Achilles injury in the first quarter of the winner-take-all game against the Thunder on Sunday, June 22, in Oklahoma City.

‘What happened with Tyrese, all of our hearts dropped,’ Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. ‘He will be back. I don’t have any medical information about what may or may not have happened, but he’ll be back in time, and I believe he’ll make a full recovery.’

Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles injury update

Haliburton showed signs of visible pain and frustration while he was down on the court with 5:02 left in the quarter. He went down after catching a pass from Obi Toppin and attempting to make a move with the ball past Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

‘Mr. Haliburton confirmed that it is an Achilles injury,’ sideline reporter Lisa Salters said on the ESPN broadcast. ‘He said Tyrese was doing as well as he can be under the circumstances. He says the entire family was back (in the locker room) with him, his mom, his dad, his brother.

Haliburton suffered a right calf injury in Game 5 of the best-of-seven series and was questionable for Game 6 but managed to play in the game. Haliburton was deemed healthy enough to play in Game 7.

After suffering the injury, Haliburton was seen being embraced by teammates on the court before he was helped back to the locker room with a towel over his head. He did not return to the game.

The Pacers rallied in the first half and led the Thunder 48-47 at the break. Haliburton had nine points in seven minutes of play in the first quarter.

‘He says that he seems to be in good spirits,’ Salters said on the broadcast. ‘He’s watching the game, and he’s trying to root on his team from back in the locker room.’

The Pacers couldn’t overcome the loss of Haliburton and struggled to take advantage of their halftime lead in the second half, eventually losing Game 7 to the Thunder 103-91.

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Thunder wins NBA championship: Highlights from victory over Pacers

The Oklahoma City Thunder started the season with a victory and ended the season with a victory.

The Thunder capped a dominant season with a 103-91 triumph against the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, giving the franchise its first NBA championship since relocating to Oklahoma City from Seattle in 2008.

It was not easy for the Thunder even with the Pacers missing star guard Tyrese Haliburton who left the game with 4:55 left in the first quarter due to a lower right leg injury.

The Pacers’ resilience makes an opponent earn each victory, and the Thunder were challenged in the series more than they had been in the Western Conference playoffs.

The Thunder pulled away in the third and fourth quarters – carried by stars and depth that produced the best defensive team and No. 3 offensive team this season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered 29 points, 12 assists, five rebounds, two blocks and one steal and became the first player since LeBron James in 2013 to win a title, regular-season MVP and Finals MVP in the same season.

All-Star Jalen Williams scored 20 points, and Chet Holmgren added 18 points, eight rebounds and five blocks. Off the bench, Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace each had 10 points and three steals.

The Thunder won a league-best 68 regular-season games and 16 playoff games, becoming the third team in NBA history to win at least 84 games and capture the title in the same season.

In this mini-era of NBA parity – Oklahoma City is the seventh different champion in the past seven seasons – the Thunder are set up roster-wise to compete for multiple championship. They are also the second-youngest team to win a title in the past 50 seasons.

While the Thunder celebrated, a deflating pall hung over the Pacers’ loss. Haliburton, who suffered a right calf strain in Game 5 and played through it in Game 6, sustained the injury with 5:02 remaining in the first quarter trying to drive by Gilgeous-Alexander. He left the game when Indiana called timeout seconds later.

The Pacers’ mental and physical strength powered them to a 48-47 halftime lead, and the score was 56-56 with 8:32 left in the third quarter. But Haliburton’s absence was too much to overcome. Oklahoma City outscored Indiana 25-12 in the final 8:16 of the third for an 81-68 lead headed into the final quarter and pushed its advantage to 90-68 with 7:41 left in the fourth.

The Pacers’ 23 turnovers led to 32 Thunder points. Too many possessions without a shot attempt proved detrimental for Indiana.

Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 24 points and 13 rebounds, and T.J. McConnell and Pascal Siakam each scored 16 points.

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NBA Finals Game 7 final score

Indiana Pacers — 91
Oklahoma City Thunder — 103

NBA Finals MVP: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Gilgeous-Alexander became the first Canadian to win the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award after scoring 29 points and adding 12 assists and five rebounds in the Thunder’s 103-91 win in Game 7.

Gilgeous-Alexander became the 11th player in NBA history to win the league MVP and Finals MVP in the same season, joining Willis Reed (1969-70), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1970-71), Moses Malone (1982-83), Larry Bird (1983-84, 1985-86), Magic Johnson (1986-87), Michael Jordan (1990-91, 1991-92, 1995-96, 1997-98), Hakeem Olajuwon (1993-94), Shaquille O’Neal (1999-00), Tim Duncan (2002-03) and LeBron James (2011-12, 2012-13). — Josh Peter

NBA Finals score: Two minutes to play

Two free throws by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has extended the Thunder lead to 98-86 with 1:51 remaining in the game.

Pacers staging late rally

After falling behind by 21 points, Indiana has proceeded on a 11-2 run that has made things slightly interesting in OKC.

The Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin drove for a layup to cut Indiana’s deficit to 12 points at 91-79. The Thunder have called timeout with 4:45 remaining to go.

NBA Finals Game 7 score: Thunder opening things up

OKC has started the fourth and final quarter of this NBA season on an 8-0 run, the last three coming on a Jalen Williams 3-pointer. The Thunder now lead 89-68, opening up a 21-point lead with just 8:27 remaining.

End Q3: Thunder 81, Pacers 68

If the Indiana Pacers cannot hold onto the ball, they will lose the NBA Finals.

Already without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, sidelined with an Achilles injury, Indiana’s inability to get quality possessions allowed the Thunder to open a 13-point lead – their largest of the game – headed into the final quarter of the NBA season.

The Thunder are harassing Pacers guards and using active hands to deflect and force errant passes. In the first four-and-a-half minutes of the third, the Pacers committed four turnovers. In the third, they committed eight. Overall, they have given it away 17 times.

Oklahoma City has turned those turnovers into a massive advantage; the Thunder are leading the battle in points off turnovers by a margin of 27-5.

Oklahoma City has four players in double figures, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading all players with 22 points and 10 assists.

Backup Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell, once again, had a massive third quarter, scoring 12 points in the period, to give him a team-high 16. In fact, McConnell scored the final 12 Pacers points of the period.

Tyrese Haliburton injury: Dad calls it ‘an Achilles injury’

John Haliburton, the father of Tyrese Haliburton, told reporter Lisa Salters that the Pacers star suffered an ‘Achilles injury’ during the first quarter of Game 7.

‘He said that Tyrese is doing as well as he can be under the circumstances and the entire family was back there with him. …’ Salters said. ‘He says that (Tyrese) is in good spirits and he is watching the game and he is trying to root on his team from back in the locker room.’

How to watch Pacers vs Thunder in NBA Finals Game 7

Time: 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT)
Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City)
TV: ABC
Stream: Fubo, Sling TV

Q2: Pacers 48, Thunder 47

The Indiana Pacers are showing some resilience without Tyrese Haliburton.

Despite Haliburton suffering a non-contact, right lower leg injury in the first quarter that knocked him out of the game, the Pacers, thanks to their depth and balance, are have taken a one-point lead into halftime after outscoring Oklahoma City by four in the period.

The Pacers have embraced a swarming defense, high energy and off-ball movement on offense to make up for Haliburton’s absence. Eight different Pacers have scored, with four of them having at least eight points. Forward Pascal Siakam leads all Indiana players with 10 points.

The 3-point shot is keeping Indiana in this game; the Pacers shot 8-of-16 from deep, while Oklahoma City – as it has for most of the Finals – struggled from deep, hitting just 4-of-18 (22.2%) of its looks from 3-point range.

For the Thunder, NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the way with 16 points, though his most important contribution thus far may be his shot creation for his teammates; SGA dished out seven assists.

Oklahoma City has worked the ball into paint and is outscoring Indiana down low by a margin of 20-12. The Thunder have also forced Indiana into nine turnovers.

End Q1: Thunder 25, Pacers 22

A shadow, unfortunately, hung over the first quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

The Thunder took a three-point lead in what was a back-and-forth period, but that will be overshadowed by an apparent serious right leg injury to star Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton.

With 5:02 in the period, when trying to blow past Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Haliburton tumbled to the floor with a non-contact injury. Haliburton immediately slapped the floor in pain and discomfort, expression obvious emotion, appearing to shout “no” repeatedly.

After trainers spent several minutes tending to him, Haliburton was eventually helped off the floor and into the locker room with a towel draped over his head.

Haliburton had been aggressive with his shot, scoring 9 points on 3-of-5 shooting, with all makes coming from 3-point range.

Despite Haliburton going down, the Pacers were able to stabilize, inserting backup guard T.J. McConnell into the game.

The Pacers are shooting 38.1%, while Oklahoma City is shooting 50%.

Backup guard Alex Caruso came into the game and hit a pair of quick 3s to chip in 6 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder with 8 points on 3-of-6 shooting.

Tyrese Haliburton injury

Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton went down with a scary injury with 5:02 left in the first quarter. Haliburton slipped with 5:02 on the clock after catching a pass from Obi Toppin and trying to drive by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He was emotional, pounding on the court as his teammates circled around him.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers timeline

With everything on the line, both teams came out with energy and intent.

But it was the visiting Indiana Pacers who took the early lead at the first media timeout.

The Pacers are up 14-10 through the first five minutes of action, with Indiana shooting a blistering 66.7% from beyond the arc. Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton was aggressive with his shot, particularly the 3, hitting 3-of-4 attempts from deep.

Haliburton leads all players with 9 points.

The Thunder are shooting 57.1% from the floor, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way with 6 points.

NBA Finals national anthem

Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth (aka Glinda from the musical ‘Wicked’) gave a rousing rendition of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ before the start of Game 7.

What time is Pacers vs Thunder game today?

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local) at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

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Where is Game 7 between the Pacers and Thunder?

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in a decisive Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

Pacers vs. Thunder Game 7 starting lineups

Indiana Pacers

Aaron Nesmith
Pascal Siakam
Myles Turner
Andrew Nembhard
Tyrese Haliburton

Oklahoma City Thunder

Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
Isaiah Hartenstein
Lu Dort
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Thunder already have NBA championship buses; Pacers coach not happy

Oklahoma City Thunder officials are certainly confident of a Game 7 win over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. Buses were seen at the Paycom Center, primed and painted and ready for a victory parade, with the words 2025 NBA Champions on them before Sunday’s winner-take-all game against the Indiana Pacers.

Word of the colorfully painted buses got around to Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, who no doubt will use that as motivation to ruin any championship plans by the Thunder.

“I just saw a video that’s probably going to go viral of some buses, open-top buses, presumably for the parade that are already painted with them as champions. That’s all I’m thinking about right now,” Carlisle said.

Indiana is looking to become the first road team to win a Game 7 on the road since the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 3-1 deficit against the Golden State Warriors in 2016.

Pacers-Thunder Game 7 referees

James Capers (13th Finals; officiated Game 3)
Josh Tiven (Sixth Finals; officiated Game 4)
Sean Wright (Second Finals; officiated Game 4)

Pacers vs. Thunder odds: NBA Finals Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to win the series vs. the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, according to BetMGM (odds as of afternoon of Sunday, June 22):

Spread: Thunder (-6.5)
Moneyline: Thunder (-275); Pacers (+220)
Over/under: 215.5

Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals Game 7 predictions

USA TODAY: Majority pick Thunder

Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder 101, Pacers 96
Lorenzo Reyes: Thunder 107, Pacers 106
Scooby Axson: Pacers 116, Thunder 113
James Williams: Thunder 110, Pacers 105
Jordan Mendoza: Thunder 102, Pacers 99

How many Finals have the Oklahoma City Thunder won?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one NBA championship. However, it came in 1979 when the team was the Seattle SuperSonics. They have not won a title since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008.

How many Finals have the Indiana Pacers won?

The Indiana Pacers have not won an NBA championship. They have two Eastern Conference titles (2000, 2025).

What was the last NBA Finals to go to Game 7?

The most recent NBA Finals to reach a Game 7 came in 2016 when the Cleveland Cavaliers won their first championship in franchise history. The Cavs were down 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors through the first four games before winning two games in a row to tie the series. Cleveland then won Game 7 on the road and became the first team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 series deficit in the NBA Finals.

How many NBA Finals have gone to a Game 7?

The NBA Finals have gone to a full seven games 19 times in the league’s history. The first seven-game series was in 1951 when the Rochester Royals (now the Sacramento Kings) won Game 7 at home over the New York Knicks. The first 12 of those 19 seven-game series occurred in the 1950s, 60s or 70s, with just seven taking place since. The last time an NBA Finals went to a Game 7 was 2016, when the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors on the road in the decisive game.

The Lakers have played in nine Game 7s – the first two as the Minneaplis Lakers before moving to Los Angeles – which is the most in NBA history. But the Lakers have only won four of those nine games. The Boston Celtics are 7-1 when playing in a Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

How many teams have won Game 7 of the NBA Finals on the road?

The Indiana Pacers have a chance to etch their name in a very exclusive list should they win the NBA championship: winning a Game 7 on the road. When the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals, they became just the fourth team in NBA history to win a Game 7 on the road. Here are the four teams that won the decisive Game 7 on their opponent’s home court (home in italics):

2016: Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Golden State Warriors
1978: Washington Bullets defeated Seattle Supersonics
1974: Boston Celtics defeated Milwaukee Bucks
1969: Boston Celtics defeated Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Finals MVP odds

Players with the best odds to win the Most Valuable Player award of the 2025 NBA Finals, according to BetMGM (odds as of afternoon of Sunday, June 22):

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): -235
Pascal Siakam (Pacers): +310
Jalen Williams (Thunder): +1200
Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers): +1500
TJ McConnell (Pacers): +10000
Obi Toppin (Pacers): +25000

NBA Finals schedule: Thunder vs. Pacers

Game 1, June 5: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
Game 2, June 8: Thunder 123, Pacers 107
Game 3, June 11: Pacers 116, Thunder 107
Game 4, June 13: Thunder 111, Pacers 104
Game 5, June 16: Thunder 120, Pacers 109
Game 6, June 19: Pacers 108, Thunder 91
Game 7, June 22: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8 p.m.

Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals Game 7 TV channel

ABC is televising Game 7 of the NBA Finals between Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT).

How to stream NBA Finals Game 7: Pacers vs. Thunder

Game 7 between the Thunder and Pacers is available on ABC. Fans can also stream the action with Sling TV and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

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