Overview
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 34 points, eight assists and five rebounds in Game 2 to tie the series at 1-1.
- He matched Wilt Chamberlain’s record with nine straight home playoff games of at least 30 points and now has 72 points in his first two Finals appearances.
- Oklahoma City got five double-digit scoring efforts from Alex Caruso (20), Jalen Williams (19), Aaron Wiggins (18) and Chet Holmgren (15) alongside Gilgeous-Alexander.
- The Thunder outscored Indiana by eight points in the paint and converted 14 points off 15 Pacers turnovers en route to the 123-107 victory.
- The series shifts to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Wednesday, where Indiana must bolster its paint performance to counter Oklahoma City’s swarming defense.