The Oklahoma City Thunder evened the NBA Finals series with a commanding victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2. Unlike the nail-biting finish in Game 1, the Thunder maintained a sizeable lead throughout most of the contest and closed out the win without much drama.
After Tyrese Haliburton’s dramatic go-ahead shot with 0.3 seconds left secured a stunning victory for Indiana in Game 1, the Pacers struggled to keep pace in Game 2. Indiana never got closer than 15 points in the fourth quarter as Oklahoma City controlled the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spearheaded the Thunder’s offense with an impressive 34 points and eight assists, shooting 11-of-21 from the field and an efficient 11-of-12 at the free-throw line. Jalen Williams contributed 19 points, while Alex Caruso added 20 points off the bench. Aaron Wiggins also played a key role, scoring 18 points including five three-pointers.
Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 17 points, but his efforts weren’t enough to close the gap.
The series now shifts to Indiana for Game 3, scheduled for Wednesday night, with both teams locked at 1-1.
Follow BONA NAIJA for more
