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Thunder Level NBA Finals in Game 2 Win Over Pacers

The victory showcased a balanced attack sealed by a defensive lockdown, setting the stage for Game 3 in Indianapolis.

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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 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.