If the Thunder wins the championship this year, there is a big factor in luck, and everyone is injured in the opponents.

On June 19, in the history of the NBA, the ownership of the championship is often not just a reflection of strength, but luck also plays a role that cannot be ignored. The Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025 is on the verge of making history. They are currently leading the Indiana Pacers 3-2, just one step away from the first championship trophy in team history. However, looking back at their winning journey, it has to be admitted that the goddess of luck has indeed been on their side many times. In the first round of the playoffs, the Thunder encountered the Memphis Grizzlies. Grizzlies core Ja Morant suffered a knee injury before the series began and missed the entire series. As the soul of the Grizzlies, Morant's absence almost paralyzed the team's offensive system. Without Morant's breakthrough pass and scoring ability at critical moments, the Grizzlies seem to be stretched on the offensive end. The Thunder seized the opportunity and easily advanced with a 4-1 score with the outstanding performance of Alexander and Homgren. Just imagine, if Morant played healthy, the Grizzlies' combat effectiveness would be completely different, and the trends of the series might be very different.

in the second round against the Denver Nuggets, the Thunder once again encountered an injury to the opponent's main player. Aaron Gordon lost the subsequent match after storming his hamstring in Game 2 of the series. Gordon is an important part of the Nuggets' defensive end, and his absence has put Jokic under greater pressure on the defensive end. Although Jokic still played at the MVP level, without Gordon's assisted defense and rebounding protection, the Nuggets' overall defense quality has dropped significantly. The Thunder seized the inside advantage, and Homegren played dominant performances on both ends of the offense and defense, helping the team eliminate the defending champion 4-2. If Gordon stays healthy, the Nuggets' defensive system will be more stable, and the Thunder's promotion path will never be so easy. The opponent of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals was also able to advance because of their opponent's injuries. In the Western Conference semifinals, the Timberwolves played against Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry suffered an ankle sprain in Game 3 of the series and missed the remaining game. Curry's absence greatly reduced the Warriors' offensive firepower, and the Timberwolves finally advanced 4-2. If Curry stays healthy, the Warriors will likely beat the Timberwolves, then the Thunder will be the experienced Warriors rather than the relatively young Timberwolves. Facing the Warriors with Curry, whether the Thunder can pass the level is probably a big question mark. In the finals, the Pacers once again favored the Thunder. Pacers core Tyreth Halliburton missed the next three games after storming his groin in Game 2 of the series. Halliburton is the Pacers' offensive engine, and his organizational ability and outside projection are the team's lifeline. Without Halliburton, the Pacers' offense seemed stagnant. Although they stubbornly equalized the score in the third and fourth games, the gap in overall strength still made them lose in the fifth game. Now, the Thunder are only one victory away from the championship, and even if Halliburton returns, his condition is still unknown.

Of course, luck is important, but the Thunder's own strength cannot be ignored. Shea Gilgers-Alexander's growth is obvious to all, and he has become one of the top stars in the league. Chet Homgren's comprehensive performance on both sides of the offense and defense has made him the team's inside pillar. The rapid growth of young players such as Jaylen Williams and Josh Gidey also makes the Thunder's lineup enviable. The tactical arrangement and on-site command of head coach Mark Dignot are the key factors that make the team come to this day.

However, it is undeniable that the Thunder's road to winning the championship was indeed favored by luck. From the first round to the finals, the opponents in each round of the series have core players absent due to injuries, which is also an extremely rare situation in NBA history. As the old saying goes, "Luck is also part of strength." The Thunder seized the opportunity given by fate and showed championship-level strength and resilience.

If the Thunder finally wins the championship, their story will be recorded in the history of the NBA. This is not only the rise of a young team, but also a perfect combination of time, place and people. Luck may have made them less challenging, but the value of the championship will not be discounted. After all, staying healthy in a long playoff journey is a skill in itself. The Thunder proved with their performance that when the opportunity came, they were ready.