NBA Finals Game 2 live updates: Thunder look to even series vs. Pacers
If Game 1 is any indication, we're in for a wild ride for the 2025 NBA Finals.
After trailing nearly the entire matchup, Tyrese Haliburton's jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining allowed the Indiana Pacers to take an early hold of the series. But this is the Oklahoma City Thunder we're talking about — a squad with the best defense in the league and NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Will they respond with a statement win at home or leave Paycom Center down 0-2?
Stay with NBC News all Sunday night for the latest from Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
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