Oklahoma evens the Finals, drops Indiana 116–101 in Game 2.
Game 1? That was cute, Indiana.
But in Game 2, the Oklahoma City Thunder showed up like someone had insulted their entire family—and their barbecue. From the opening tip, OKC looked locked in, dialed up, and ready to remind everyone why they’re in the Finals.
They didn’t just win.
They punched back.
Hard.
Shai Said “Not Today”
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was everywhere. He played like he’d just seen 2012 highlight tapes of Kobe, crossed a few Pacers, and casually dropped buckets like it was a summer pickup game at the Y.
And if you were hoping for a peaceful night under the rim?
Well, Chet Holmgren made sure that wasn’t happening. Swatting shots, altering others, and staring guys down like a librarian who’s had enough.
Pacers? Bit of a Slow Jam
Indiana came in with Game 1 confidence but left looking like someone unplugged their offense mid-second quarter.
Tyrese Haliburton had flashes. But the flow was off. The ball movement was choppy. And their bench—Indiana’s secret weapon last time? Crickets.
That OKC Crowd, Though…
Thunder fans made sure no one napped. That place was shaking.
Every three-pointer felt like a mic drop. Every block had people throwing popcorn like it was confetti. If vibes counted on the scoreboard, the Thunder won this game by 40.
Game 3? Back to Indiana.
With the series tied 1-1, the Finals head to Indiana for Game 3.
If you thought this was going to be a sweep, guess again. This one’s turning into a battle.
Old-school grit. New-school swagger. Big-time drama.
We’re officially in Finals mode now.
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