The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder clashed in a high-energy Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. The atmosphere at the Paycom Center was electric as fans from both teams passionately backed their squads. From the opening tip to the final minutes, the crowd’s energy remained intense.
The Thunder established an early lead in the first quarter. However, the momentum shifted in the second half as the Pacers began to rally, narrowing OKC’s advantage to just 13 points. This sparked the Indiana fans into action. They broke out in a loud and unified “Let’s Go Pacers!” chant.
But the Oklahoma City fans kept the arena alive with dueling chants and unwavering team pride. They answered back with their own booming “Let’s Go Thunder!” cheer.
Pacers fans start a “Let’s Go Pacers!” chant after Indy trims the OKC lead to 13, but Thunder fans respond with a “Let’s Go Thunder!” chant.
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Throughout the contest, it was clear how much the fans meant to their teams. Their energy has created a playoff environment charged with emotion.
For the Thunder, Game 2 was a crucial game after dropping the series opener. They needed a win to even the series. Meanwhile, the Pacers were equally motivated. They were aiming to build on their momentum and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
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Fans watching the first game of the Finals were quick to point out that something was missing. There was no visible indication that this was the biggest stage in basketball. The absence of the iconic NBA Finals branding sparked backlash online, especially given the tradition that comes with the championship series.
The NBA decided to act swiftly. For Game 2, viewers tuning in on ABC noticed a new superimposed image of the Larry O’Brien Trophy at center court.
While not physically painted on the hardwood, the trophy symbol was digitally added to the broadcast. It provided a visual cue that this wasn’t just any other game; it was the Finals.
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