Thunder blowout evens NBA Finals but Pacers aim to bounce back at home
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 123-107 to tie the NBA Finals series 1-1, highlighting Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander's 34 points and a strong defensive start.
Key points
- Thunder defeated Pacers 123-107 to even the Finals series.
- Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander scored 34 points for Oklahoma City.
- Thunder held Pacers under 40% shooting in the first half.
- Tyrese Haliburton was limited to points as Pacers struggled offensively.
- Series shifts to Indianapolis for Game 3.
The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated Game of the NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 123-107 to tie the series at 1-1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for OKC with 34 points, while Alex Caruso added off the bench and Jalen Williams chipped in. The Thunder’s aggressive defense and fast start set the tone, holding the Pacers to under 40% shooting in the first half and never letting up.
Tyrese Haliburton, who hit the game-winner in Game, was limited to points as Indiana struggled to find offensive rhythm. Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam added and points, respectively, but no Pacers player reached points for the second straight Finals game.
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault praised his team’s focus and intensity, noting their ability to “keep the foot on the gas, especially defensively.” The Pacers, after their dramatic comeback in Game, never mounted a serious threat in Game and now look to regroup as the series shifts to Indianapolis for Game on Wednesday night.
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Your questions, answered
What was the final score of Game 2 of the NBA Finals?
The Oklahoma City Thunder won 123-107 over the Indiana Pacers.
Who led the Thunder in scoring in the game?
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander led with 34 points.
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