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Thunder strike: Gilgeous-Alexander spark Game 2 win over Pacers
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Oklahoma tied the series with one win each after much better performance in the second game of the NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back in a big way in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 123–107 on Sunday night to tie the series at 1–1.

After carrying the load in Game 1 with 38 points in a narrow loss, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again led the charge with 34 points and eight assists. This time, though, he had plenty of help from his teammates, which made the difference.

Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren returned to form, while veteran Alex Caruso and surprise contributor Aaron Wiggins played key roles in Oklahoma City’s first Finals win since 2012. Wiggins, who had just three points in limited action in Game 1, exploded for 18 points on 5-of-6 shooting from three-point range – something few people expected from him in such crucial moment of the season.

Williams, despite another off night from the field (5-of-14 shooting), added 19 points and hit 8-of-9 from the free-throw line, keeping the pressure on Indiana’s defense. Holmgren also rebounded from a quiet opener, posting 15 points and six rebounds on efficient shooting.

After falling to a heartbreaking buzzer-beater in Game 1, the Thunder left nothing to chance this time, taking control early and never letting the Pacers back into the game. Now the series shift to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Wednesday.