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Thunder Level NBA Finals with Convincing Game 2 Victory

The Pacers’ explosive offense has been undermined by slow starts that coach Rick Carlisle must address before Game 3.

Rick Carlisle, who led the Mavericks to an NBA title in 2012, has the Pacers on the cusp of their first championship.
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Carlisle didn't mince words when asked about benching his starters with four minutes left

Overview

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-107 in Game 2 to tie the NBA Finals series at 1-1.
  • Coach Rick Carlisle benched his starters with four minutes remaining, calling the decision straightforward after his team fell behind by 14 points.
  • Oklahoma City’s top-ranked defense stifled Indiana by limiting Tyrese Haliburton to 17 points and holding the Pacers to 107 points despite their No. 2 playoff offense ranking.
  • Indiana trailed by as many as 23 points and has struggled to generate early momentum, raising concerns about their consistency.
  • Game 3 shifts to Indianapolis on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET with the Pacers looking to tighten their starts against a defense that has prized opponent containment all postseason.