OKC vs Pacers Game 2 sees Thunder bounce back, tie NBA Finals
The OKC vs Pacers Game 2 on Sunday sees the Thunder bounce back hard to take a 123-107 victory to tie the NBA Finals series.
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OKC VS PACERS HAS THUNDER AVOID ANOTHER MELTDOWN, 0-2 HOLE BEHIND SGA, CARUSO
The OKC vs Pacers series had the Thunder avoid another meltdown and being dragged to a 0-2 hole behind big game from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Alex Caruso.
Furthermore, SGA scored 34 points while top reserve Caruso had 20 as the Thunder made sure their home fans are rewarded with a victory this time.
Moreover, Jalen Williams scored 19, while Aaron Wiggins added 18 points for the Thunder, who notched their first finals win since Game 1 of their 2012 series against Miami.
“We did some things good tonight. We did some things bad,” Gilgeous-Alexander said.
“We’ve got to be able to get better and be ready for Game 3,” he added.
THUNDER 18-2 THIS SEASON WHEN COMING OFF LOSS
The Thunder have thus improved to 18-2 this season when they are coming off a loss.
Moreover, OKC had something to prove after blowing a 15-point lead and losing Game 1, 111-110.
Furthermore, the Thunder went on a 19-2 run in the second period to take a 23-point lead, which they protected until the end.
“We used the opportunity to get better. We’ve done a really good job of it all year. And last game was no different,” SGA said.
“Tonight was the same thing,” he added.
NO MIRACLE COMEBACK FOR PACERS THIS TIME
There was no miracle comeback for the Pacers this time after their stunning performance in Game 1.
Furthermore, Game 1 hero Tyrese Haliburton struggled for just one field goal in the first half and only five points after three quarters.
Moreover, he finished with 17 points, three rebounds, and six assists but he committed five turnovers.
Myles Turner scored 16 points, Pascal Siakam had 15.
Aaron Nesmith and Benedict Mathurin added 14 apiece for the Pacers.
Indiana still managed a balance offensive attack.
However, the Pacers forgot to defend OKC’s bench, with Caruso and Wiggins scoring almost at will in Game 2.
