In a commanding Game 2 victory, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-107, leveling the NBA Finals series at one game each. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 34 points while Alex Caruso contributed 20 off the bench. The win marked the franchise's first finals victory since 2012. Despite Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton scoring 17 points, they struggled to maintain momentum. The Thunder's second-quarter surge was pivotal in securing their lead, showcasing their resilience, especially after a Game 1 loss. Game 3 will occur in Indianapolis, its first finals game in 25 years.
A 19-2 run in the second quarter transformed a tight game into a commanding Thunder lead, solidifying their dominance for most of the contest.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance was pivotal, scoring 34 points and marking his milestone of 3,000 points across the regular season and playoffs.
The Thunder's victory after a loss has become a trend this season, showing their resilience and ability to bounce back effectively.
Indiana's performance highlighted a troubling stat – they became the first team in finals history since 2013 to not have a 20-point scorer in the first two games.
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