OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BOUNCE BACK IN NBA FINALS WITH GAME 2 VICTORY
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder showcased their resilience in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 123-107 to even the series at one game apiece. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with a remarkable 34 points, while Alex Caruso contributed 20 off the bench. Other notable performances included Jalen Williams with 19 points, Aaron Wiggins securing 18, and Chet Holmgren adding 15.
This victory marked the Thunder’s first finals win since 2012, highlighting their ability to respond effectively after a defeat. “We did some things good tonight. We did some things bad,” said Gilgeous-Alexander, emphasizing the need for improvement ahead of Game 3.
The Pacers, who erased a 15-point deficit in Game 1, struggled to maintain momentum in Game 2. Tyrese Haliburton scored 17 points, while Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam added 16 and 15 points, respectively. The Pacers have notably failed to register a 20-point scorer in the first two finals games, a feat not seen since 2013.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s record-setting night included reaching 3,000 points for the season across regular and playoff games, and surpassing New York’s Jalen Brunson to lead playoff scoring.
A crucial 19-2 run during the second quarter expanded the Thunder’s six-point lead to 23, though Indiana managed to narrow the gap temporarily. The Thunder’s dominance in the match was never in serious doubt, aided by an electric home crowd that exceeded 100 decibels.
As they prepare for Game 3 in Indianapolis—marking the city’s first finals game in 25 years—the Thunder look to continue their impressive playoff performance, boasting an 18-2 record when coming off a loss this season.
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