The Oklahoma City Thunder turned up the voltage in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 123-107 at home to even the series! After a shaky Game 1, OKC’s defense came alive – think of it as switching from airplane mode to 5G – shutting down the Pacers’ three-point game and dominating the paint.
Defensive Glow-Up
Rookie center Chet Holmgren became a human firewall , helping limit Indiana to just 14/40 from beyond the arc. The Thunder also tightened their rebounding game, allowing only 7 offensive boards compared to 13 in Game 1. Isaiah Hartenstein’s increased minutes off the bench gave OKC crucial defensive depth – proof that sometimes the best moves happen when you don’t start with your A-game.
Road Trip Alert
The series now heads to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4 this week. Can the Thunder keep their momentum rolling like a viral TikTok trend? Or will the Pacers bounce back harder than a ’90s pop hit? Stay tuned!
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After a shaky Game 1, OKC’s defense came alive – think of it as switching from airplane mode to 5G 
– shutting down the Pacers’ three-point game and dominating the paint.
, helping limit Indiana to just 14/40 from beyond the arc. The Thunder also tightened their rebounding game, allowing only 7 offensive boards compared to 13 in Game 1. Isaiah Hartenstein’s increased minutes off the bench gave OKC crucial defensive depth – proof that sometimes the best moves happen when you don’t start with your A-game.
