Thunder-Anturm in the finals: Gilgeous-Alexander overrides!

Thunder-Anturm in the finals: Gilgeous-Alexander overrides!

The Oklahoma City Thunder showed a strong comeback in the NBA finals and secured the equalization in the series with a 123:107 win against the Indiana Pacers. After a setback in the first game, where they had lost in the final quarter despite a 15 point lead, the Thunder showed a dominant performance in the second game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was the best thrower of the game with 34 points, scored a total of 72 points in his first two final games and thus exceeded the record from all Iverson, which was previously 71 points. The series is in the best-of-seeven format and requires four victories for the championship title.

In this encounter, other Thunder players were also strongly represented. Alex Caruso contributed 20 points, while Jalen Williams 19, Aaron Wiggins 18 and Chet Holmgren scored 15 points. Aaron Wiggins also impressed with five transformed threes. The Pacers, on the other hand, had no player with 20 points in the first two games of the finals, a performance that Miami most recently happened in 2013. Tyrese Haliburton was the best scorer of the Pacers with 17 points, followed by Myles Turner with 16 points and Pascal Siakam with 15 points.

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The Thunder had an impressive 19-2 series in the second quarter that helped them expand the lead from six to 23 points. Her coach Mark Daignault praised the focus and reaction of his team after the defeat in the first game. The Thunder proved to be extremely strong this season, with a record of 18-2 after defeats, with 12 of these victories being achieved by double-digit projections. This shows that the team is particularly motivated after setbacks.

The upcoming games take place in Indianapolis, and for the Pacers it is the first final home game in 25 years. Coach Rick Carlisle referred to the weak first half as a decisive factor for the defeat. The Thunder broke some records in the previous season and are one of the youngest teams in NBA history that could reach the finals so quickly. In the 2025 playoffs, Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30 or more points in ten games so far and can soon break another record for most 30 points, 5 assist games in a playoff season.

The Thunder, who went to the final as the best team in the main round, have impressively demonstrated their strength in the playoffs and show why they are considered favorites. The next game of the finals is scheduled for Wednesday and the fans can look forward to an exciting duel.

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