Thunder strike back as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominates Game 2 to even NBA Finals against Pacers

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver weighs in on the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Finals matchup and addresses whether having two small-market teams on the league’s biggest stage is good for the NBA.

The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t blow a lead to the Indiana Pacers this time, as they evened up the series at one apiece after a strong Game 2 win, 123-107. 

Last game, it was Tyrese Haliburton showcasing another bit of heroics with a last-second shot to win it for Indiana on the road in Game 1. But Haliburton, or any of his teammates, could get back into this game as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Co. ran up the score and kept it that way. 

The league’s MVP had the right answer for the Pacers’ wild come-from-behind victory in Game 1, going 11-of-21 from the floor and 11-of-12 from the charity stripe for a 34-point night to lead the game in that category. 

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball against the Indiana Pacers during the second half during game two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. (Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)

Gilgeous-Alexander also tallied eight assists, five rebounds, four steals and one block as he truly did it all on the court. 

The deep Thunder bench also provided some much-needed offense, as Alex Caruso had the hot hand from three-point range, hitting four of his eight attempts on his way to a 20-point night. Aaron Wiggins also added 18 points on an efficient 6-of-11 shooting with four rebounds to mark as well. 

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In the starting five, Jalen Williams (19 points, five rebounds, five assists) and Chet Holmgren