The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are gearing up for an exciting Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, scheduled for Sunday night at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder will be looking to bounce back after a heart-wrenching 111-110 loss in Game 1, where they squandered a double-digit advantage in the fourth quarter, culminating in a buzzer-beater from Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton.
Historically, the Pacers have had the Thunder’s number, winning nine of their last 13 meetings. However, the Thunder are riding high with a strong home record, boasting a 6-1 mark in their last seven games at home and an impressive 18-1 record when facing Eastern Conference teams over their past 19 encounters.
Scheduled tipoff is at 8 p.m. ET, with the Thunder coming in as 11.5-point favorites in the latest betting lines, while the projected total points scored stands at 228.5. The betting odds indicate that the Thunder are favored to win, with a moneyline of -550, compared to the Pacers at +410.
In terms of key players, the Thunder will look to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been a standout performer this postseason, averaging 30.2 points and 6.7 assists per game. His last performance included 38 points along with five rebounds and three assists. Meanwhile, Jalen Williams has been another crucial component for OKC, contributing consistently with at least 17 points in his last three games.
On the other side, the Pacers have shown resilience throughout the playoffs, engineering five comebacks after trailing by 15 points or more. Haliburton continues to shine, already netting three game-winning shots in the postseason, complemented by his average of 18.5 points and 9.5 assists. Pascal Siakam also contributes significantly, leading the team in scoring with 20.9 points per game alongside 6 rebounds.
As both teams prepare for this pivotal matchup, the contest promises to deliver an intense showdown filled with potential moments of brilliance. With the Thunder aiming to reclaim their rhythm at home and the Pacers looking to prove they can persist against the odds, fans can expect a thrilling game ahead.