Thunder Storm Back in NBA Finals: Gilgeous-Alexander Shines in Game 2 Rout of Pacers

The Oklahoma City Thunder roared back in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, leveling the series against the Indiana Pacers with a commanding 123-107 victory. After a heartbreaking last-second loss in Game 1, the Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left no room for a Pacers comeback this time.

Gilgeous-Alexander, the league’s MVP, was a force of nature, dropping 34 points on 11-of-21 shooting, including a near-perfect 11-of-12 from the free-throw line. His all-around brilliance—eight assists, five rebounds, four steals, and a block—set the tone for Oklahoma City’s dominance. The Thunder’s depth shone brightly, with Alex Caruso raining four three-pointers for 20 points and Aaron Wiggins adding 18 points off the bench.

The Pacers, who stunned the Thunder in Game 1 thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch heroics, couldn’t find their rhythm. Indiana struggled from beyond the arc, shooting a lackluster 14-of-40 (35%). Haliburton managed 17 points, but his 3-of-8 from three-point range mirrored his team’s woes. Myles Turner (16 points) and Pascal Siakam (15 points) fought hard, but their combined 3-of-13 from deep sealed the Pacers’ fate.

Oklahoma City’s lead ballooned to 23 points, a stark contrast to the Pacers’ fleeting three-point advantage. With the series now tied, the battle shifts to Indiana for Game 3 on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Expect a fiery response from the Pacers on their home court, but the Thunder have proven they’re ready to rumble.