The Oklahoma City Thunder will try to even their series against the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, set for Sunday. Indiana currently leads the best-of-seven series 1-0 after a dramatic 111-110 victory in the opening game, secured by a last-second shot from Tyrese Haliburton.
The Pacers, who finished the regular season 50-32, have been strong away from home in the postseason with a 7-2 road record. They are seeking their first championship since winning the ABA title in 1973. The Thunder, with an impressive 68-14 regular season record, hold an 8-2 record on their home court during the 2025 playoffs. Their last championship came in 1979 when the franchise was located in Seattle.
Game 2 is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. This season, Oklahoma City has won two out of the three matchups against Indiana. Current betting odds list the Thunder as 11-point favorites, and the projected total points for the game is 228.5.
Game 2 Odds
| Thunder vs. Pacers spread | Oklahoma City -11 |
| Thunder vs. Pacers over/under | 228.5 points |
| Thunder vs. Pacers money line | Oklahoma City -568, Indiana +418 |
Why the Thunder Can Win Game 2
Leading the charge for Oklahoma City is point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He delivered a standout performance in Game 1 against the Pacers, scoring 38 points along with five rebounds and three assists. Gilgeous-Alexander has been a consistent scoring threat, reaching 30 or more points in eight of his last nine games. He also came close to a triple-double in the Western Conference Finals Game 4 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Across 17 playoff games as a starter, he is averaging 30.2 points, 6.7 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 36.6 minutes.
Forward Jalen Williams is another key contributor for the Thunder. In Game 1 against Indiana, he recorded 17 points, six assists, and four rebounds. Williams posted a playoff-high 34 points, with five assists, three rebounds, and three steals, in the Western Conference Finals Game 4 win over the Timberwolves. Through 17 playoff starts, he averages 20.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.6 steals in 34.6 minutes.
Why the Pacers Can Win Game 2
For the Indiana Pacers, power forward Pascal Siakam provided a double-double in the series opener with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Siakam was a vital player throughout the Eastern Conference Finals, including a 31-point, five-rebound, three-assist, and three-block performance in the Game 6 win against the New York Knicks. He also scored 30 points in Game 4 of that series. In 17 playoff starts, Siakam averages 20.9 points, six rebounds, 3.2 assists, and one steal in 33.6 minutes.
Tyrese Haliburton, the hero of Game 1 with the winning shot, also finished with a double-double, contributing 14 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Haliburton had a strong showing in the Eastern Conference Finals, achieving three double-doubles and one triple-double. In the Game 6 victory over the Knicks, he scored 21 points, dished out 13 assists, and grabbed six rebounds. Across 17 playoff starts, his averages are 18.5 points, 9.5 assists, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 35.4 minutes.
