Thunder Bounce Back Big in Game 2 of NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder had something to prove, and on Sunday night at Paycom Center, they made it loud and clear. After dropping Game 1, they came out firing in Game 2, flattening the Indiana Pacers 123-107. Suddenly, the 2025 NBA Finals are all tied up—and the Thunder have momentum on their side. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took charge, dropping a stunning 34 points and reminding everyone why he’s considered one of the brightest young stars in the league.
Alex Caruso, coming off the bench, didn’t just fill up the box score with 20 points—he delivered key shots exactly when Oklahoma City needed them. Every time Indiana looked like they might catch up, Caruso hurt them. Jalen Williams added his own touch with 19 points, proving the Thunder’s offense runs deep. Aaron Wiggins chipped in with 18, and rookie Chet Holmgren was a force on both ends, totaling 15 points and giving Indiana headaches with his length in the paint.
With five Thunder players in double digits, their offense was a puzzle the Pacers couldn’t solve. And that wasn’t just because of sheer talent—they played fast, shared the ball, and outscored the Pacers 38-25 in the second quarter, swinging control of the game firmly in their favor. Thunder fans, packed into the arena and roaring louder than ever, fueled that energy. Oklahoma City looked hungry, relentless, and every bit a Finals team.
Indiana’s Offensive Woes Continue
If you’re a Pacers fan, this one stings. Indiana couldn’t get anyone going. Tyrese Haliburton led with only 17 points—a far cry from the explosive scorer he's shown in regular season stretches. Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam weren’t able to break the 20-point barrier either, finishing with 16 and 15 points. That’s now two straight games without a 20-point scorer for the Pacers, a drought they haven’t experienced since facing the Miami Heat in the 2013 playoffs. For a Finals team, that’s a red flag.
The lack of a go-to guy is showing. Indiana’s usually balanced attack is suddenly looking flat, and the Thunder’s physical defense isn’t doing them any favors. Turnovers and missed open looks piled up. Even though Game 2 stayed competitive early, the Pacers simply couldn’t keep up when OKC ramped up the tempo and pressure.
The series now heads to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Wednesday, June 11, with tipoff at 8:30 p.m. ET. While Oklahoma City was favored by 11 points going into Game 2 (and met those expectations), the Pacers desperately need home court to give them a spark. With broadcasts on ABC and streaming on fubo, all eyes will be on whether Indiana can turn things around—or if the Thunder will run away with the momentum. Right now, all roads lead through Oklahoma City Thunder in this suddenly heated Finals matchup.
