See photos from Game 2 of the Pacers vs Thunder in the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) warms up ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) warms up ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Indiana Pacers fan Kyle Shank lines up to enter the stadium ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Fans line up ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant (3) warms up ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma City Thunder fans gather ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, June 8, 2025, near Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder drum line marches to the stadium ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Indiana Pacers fans watch warm ups ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Annise Marsh gets her face painted ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers on Sunday, June 8, 2025, near Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Indiana Pacers fans line up to enter the stadium ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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