The Oklahoma City Thunder proved once again why they’re not a team that folds under pressure. After dropping Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Indiana Pacers, OKC returned energized and focused in Game 2 at Paycom Center. They stormed to a 123-107 victory on Sunday night.
The win evens the series at 1-1. Despite trailing 0-1 entering the game, the young Thunder squad refused to back down. They proved the young team doesn’t stumble twice in a row, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the night’s hero.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Puts The Oklahoma City Thunder On His Back In Game 2 Win
Gilgeous-Alexander finished Game 2 with 34 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and four steals while shooting 11-of-21 from the field. This marked his ninth consecutive home playoff game with 30+ points. It’s a new NBA record for the longest such streak in a single postseason.
Shai in Game 2:
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34 PTS
5 REB
8 AST
4 STL
Third all-time in Finals PPG. pic.twitter.com/MQqQ6KHhH8
Shai has already carved out history in his first NBA Finals appearance. His 72 total points through the first two games are the highest ever by a player in their first two career Finals games, surpassing Allen Iverson’s 71-point mark from 2001.
Veteran guard Alex Caruso made a significant impact off the bench. He poured in 20 points in just 27 minutes of play. Jalen Williams contributed 19 points while also adding five rebounds and five assists. Chet Holmgren finished with 15 points and pulled down six rebounds. Andrew Wiggins dropped 18 points in only 21 minutes on the floor.
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On the Pacers’ side, Tyrese Haliburton was a key playmaker. He tallied 17 points and six assists across 34 minutes. Myles Turner added 16 points and dished out four assists. Off the bench, Bennedict Mathurin contributed 14 points. Aaron Nesmith also chipped in 14 points.
