While the Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a dominant 123-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, the real story of the night was a celebration of championship excellence. The arena wasn't just packed for the reigning NBA champs; it also played host to another title-winning squad being honored: the UCLA women's basketball team.

Fresh off their 79-51 national championship victory over South Carolina, the Bruins were celebrated during a timeout. For Thunder guard Cason Wallace, the moment was particularly special. He was cheering for his girlfriend, UCLA senior guard Kiki Rice, who helped lead her team to a historic 37-1 season and the program's first-ever national title.

Wallace, who watched the championship game before his own matchup, was thrilled to see Rice achieve her dream. "That was great. It was fun just seeing her live out her dreams," Wallace said. "She works every day. It’s a lot of work and she’s consistent with it, so for her to have those achievements and her hard work paying off is great."

The couple, who have been together since June 2025 and met in a Junior NBA program in eighth grade, now both own championship rings. Rice was a cornerstone for UCLA, averaging 14.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists this season, including a 10-point, 6-rebound, 5-assist performance in the title game.

As the Thunder shift their focus to defending their own crown in the upcoming NBA playoffs, Wallace now has a friendly rivalry at home. He'll be looking to one-up Rice's achievement by helping OKC secure back-to-back championships, adding another chapter to this young sports power couple's story.