The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a commanding 123-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, leveling the series at 1-1. A revamped defensive strategy proved decisive as the Thunder contained the Pacers’ three-point shooting and dominated rebounding at Paycom Center.
After allowing 18 three-pointers in their Game 1 loss, Oklahoma City leveraged Chet Holmgren’s defensive mobility to limit Indiana to 14-of-40 from beyond the arc. The Thunder also adjusted rotations, increasing Isaiah Hartenstein’s minutes to secure the paint. This tactical shift reduced the Pacers’ offensive rebounds from 13 in Game 1 to just 7 in Game 2.
The series now shifts to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4 this week, with both teams seeking momentum in one of the closest Finals matchups in recent years.
