The Oklahoma City Thunder tied the 2025 NBA Finals at one game apiece with a convincing 123-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impressive performance. The reigning MVP scored 34 points, going 11-of-21 from the floor and 11-of-12 from the foul line, while adding five rebounds and eight assists.
Gilgeous-Alexander proved why he was named the NBA’s standout individual, consistently carving up the Pacers’ defense and delivering clutch performances. He even channeled Stephen Curry with a “too small” celebration after knocking down a clean fadeaway, taunting his opponent Bennedict Mathurin in the process.
The Thunder’s 18-point lead in the third quarter showcased Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominance, as he slipped away from Mathurin and sent the ball over his outstretched arm to increase the gap on the scoreboard. The series has seen him put up 72 points so far, the most by any player in their first two Finals games.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s coach Rick Carlisle acknowledged that conceding buckets to the MVP is inevitable, saying “You can mark down 34 points before they even get on the plane tomorrow for the next game.” The Thunder will now head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3 on Wednesday night, looking to capitalize on Gilgeous-Alexander’s continued brilliance.
Source: https://talksport.com/basketball/3273492/nba-finals-sga-taunt-thunder-pacers-stats-steph-curry