Thunder Even NBA Finals with Convincing Game 2 Win Over Pacers

Oklahoma City bounced back emphatically from its Game 1 collapse, overpowering Indiana 123 – 107 in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals to even the series 1 – 1. Having given away a 15-point fourth-quarter lead last Thursday, the Thunder made sure there would be no repeat on home court.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge, scoring a season-best 34 points and contributing eight assists, five rebounds and four steals. His rampage shooting included an 11-for-12 game at the line and timely drives as part of OKC's decisive 19 – 2 second-quarter burst. Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams bounced back from quiet performances in Game 1, contributing 15 and 19 points, respectively, with Alex Caruso (20 points) and Aaron Wiggins (18) contributing a bench boost.

Defensively, the Thunder forced 14 Pacers turnovers and held Indiana to 41% shooting for the game. Tyrese Haliburton, hero of the series opener, was restricted to 17 points and never found rhythm early, finishing with six assists but five turnovers as well. Myles Turner added 16 points for the Pacers, while Pascal Siakam had 15, but Indiana never recovered from halftime.

With the series now tied, the game moves to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Wednesday, June 11, as the Pacers try to take home-court advantage back and solve for OKC's shutdown defense.