Pacers vs. Thunder live updates: 2025 NBA Finals Game 2 start time, picks and predictions
Hello basketball fans! Welcome to our live coverage of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder from Paycom Center.
Game 1 ended in stunning fashion as the Pacers pulled off a fourth-quarter rally to win 111-110 via a last-second Tyrese Haliburton jump shot after the Thunder forced 25 turnovers and led for nearly the entire game.
Newly crowned NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 38 points but had an inefficient shooting night from the field. Co-stars Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren struggled mightily against the Pacers' frontcourt.
What will Game 2 have in store after that Game 1 thriller? The Athletic will have you covered with all things NBA Finals throughout the series, anchored by our live coverage and analysis from our award-winning writers on the ground in Oklahoma City, so stay tuned.
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