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- Time of India
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton lead fashion charge ahead of 2025 NBA Finals Game 2
Before the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder took the floor for Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the real showdown had already begun—in the tunnel. The pregame walk-ins have become a cultural moment of their own, and on Sunday, June 8, players from both teams turned the Paycom Center hallway into a high-stakes runway.
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With statement pieces, vintage nods, and bold personal flair, fashion once again intersected with playoff pressure. Leading the style parade? None other than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton.
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Tyrese Haliburton entered Game 2 with the same unshakable calm that defined his Finals debut. The Pacers star, still glowing from his Game 1 heroics, arrived in an oversized sky-blue button-down, loose khaki pants, sleek sunglasses, and sneakers casually in hand—specifically the Puma Hali 1, his signature shoe. He knew cameras were watching, and he played into the moment:
Oklahoma City's own
didn't just walk in—he glided. Rocking light-blue pants, an open gray pinstripe button-down, and his signature shades, he layered the look around a vintage
graphic tee that added just the right note of counterculture cool.
The faded print—a black-and-white portrait of Lennon in his iconic 'New York City' shirt—felt like more than just a fashion choice. It echoed SGA's own aura: bold, artistic, and effortlessly original. Once again, he reminded fans why he's at the top of both the scoring charts and the style ranks.
Backing him up in the fashion department were teammates
and
, who matched energy and presence with contrasting looks. Williams brought a modern edge in a tailored white zip-up jacket, flared denim, and black dress shoes—clean, minimal, intentional. Dort followed with full-on denim swagger, pairing a blue jean jacket with matching jeans, tan boots, and a luxury tote bag for good measure. The Thunder's official X account summed it up best:
The best-dressed stars of the Finals didn't wait for tip-off to make a statement.
Game 2's tunnel walk wasn't just a display of fashion—it was a flex of individuality and control. From Haliburton's smooth, self-aware swagger to SGA's signature elegance, and from the synchronized style of Jalen and Dort to the overall sense of playoff purpose, Sunday night proved once again: greatness doesn't just show up in the box score—it walks in before the first whistle.
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And when the whistle blew, Oklahoma City made sure the style translated to substance. The Thunder seized early control of Game 2 and never let go, cruising to a 123–107 victory to even the series at 1–1. Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with a performance worthy of his MVP billing, putting up 34 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals in a commanding two-way showcase.
Fashion may have started the evening, but SGA and the Thunder made sure it ended with a statement win.
