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NBA Finals Game 2 updates: Pacers vs Thunder predictions, time, where to watch

NBA Finals Game 2 updates: Pacers vs Thunder predictions, time, where to watch

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NBA Finals Game 2 updates: Pacers vs Thunder predictions, time, where to watch
The Indiana Pacers lead the Oklahoma City Thunder heading into Game 2 of the NBA Finals after a fourth-quarter comeback in the opener.
The Pacers beat OKC on Tyrese Haliburton's last-second basket after they rallied from 15 points down. Haliburton has made a habit of hitting crucial late shots in these playoffs, leading to Indiana wins.
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Zach Osterman, IndyStar: Thunder 121-112
"It's really difficult to see Oklahoma City going back to Indiana down 0-2. That said, the Thunder couldn't have asked for too much more from Game 1 (atmosphere, Pacers' mistakes, a quiet-ish game from Haliburton until the fourth) and still couldn't take advantage. Indiana looks poised to make this a long and trying series, but the Thunder get Game 2."
Justin Martinez, Oklahoman.com: Thunder 117-106
"OKC led for all but 0.3 seconds of Game 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points, which marked the third-most points by a player throughout league history in an NBA Finals debut. And OKC forced Indiana to commit what tied for a season-high 25 turnovers. The Pacers found a way to steal that game, but I expect the Thunder to regain control of the series Sunday with a home win."
Albert Bainbridge IV, NorthJersey.com: Thunder 127-107
"The Thunder will respond in a big way in Game 2, coming out on top with a 20-point victory to tie the NBA Finals at 1-1 with the series now moving to Indiana next Wednesday."
Pacers: Jarace Walker (ankle) and Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) are out.
Thunder: None.
Instant connection: One phone call brought Haliburton, Siakam together, turned the Pacers into a contender.
What a sendoff it would be: Dying at 48, former Pacers photographer wants to live long enough to see NBA title
TV: ABC, with Mike Breen (play-by-play), Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson (analysis) and Jorge Sedano (sideline reporting)
Watch with a Fubo trial
93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analysis) and Pat Boylan (sideline reporting). Game 1 streaming is on SiriusXM channels 81 and 86 (Thunder feed).
Game 2, Sun., June 8: Pacers at Thunder, 8 p.m.
(*-if necessary; all games are ET and on ABC)
Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
Pacers 111, Thunder 110 Game 2, Sun., June 8: at Thunder, 8 p.m.
at Thunder, 8 p.m. Game 3, Wed., June 11: at Pacers, 8:30 p.m.
at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. Game 4, Fri., June 13: at Pacers, 8:30 p.m.
at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. *- Game 5, Mon., June 16: at Thunder, 8:30 p.m.
at Thunder, 8:30 p.m. *- Game 6, Thurs., June 19: at Pacers, 8:30 p.m.
at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. *-Game 7, Sun., June 22: at Thunder, 8 p.m.
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via BetMGM
Game 2 favorite: Thunder by 10.5 points
Over/under: 228.5 total points
Moneyline: Pacers +425, Thunder -600
ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Thunder a 60.7% chance of winning.
(Game 1 stats)

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