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Thunder Even NBA Finals With 123-107 Game 2 Win Over Pacers

Strong rotations with multiple bench players in double digits underscored Oklahoma City’s defensive rebound after surrendering a late lead in Game 1

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Luguentz Dort of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends the inbound against Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter in Game Two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 08, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 34 points with eight assists and five rebounds to tie the series and matched Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive home playoff games with at least 30 points.
  • Veteran reserves Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins combined for 38 points off the bench to bolster the Thunder’s offense.
  • Oklahoma City forced 15 Indiana turnovers and limited the Pacers to 45.1 percent shooting through improved defensive rotations.
  • Tyrese Haliburton was held to 17 points as Indiana went 14-for-40 from three-point range, curbing their usual late-game surge.
  • With the series knotted at 1-1, the Finals shift to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Wednesday night.