Shai Gilgjes-Alexander dominated the court with 34 points as "Oklahoma City" evened the NBA Finals series with a convincing 123:107 victory over "Indiana" in Game 2.
The Thunder's star guard added 8 assists and 5 rebounds in his 36-minute performance, showing why he was named the regular season's best player. "Oklahoma City" established control early, building an 18-point advantage by halftime – a lead they managed to maintain throughout the game, unlike in the series opener.
By the end of the second quarter, the score stood at 59:41 in favor of the home team. The pattern resembled Game 1, but this time there were no surprises as the Thunder held their ground.
Worth noting, Chet Holmgren contributed 15 points while Alex Caruso provided a significant spark off the bench with 20 points. Aaron Wiggins also made his presence felt with 18 points as a reserve.
For the visitors, Tyrese Haliburton led scoring with 17 points and 6 assists, though his 5 turnovers hurt "Indiana's" chances. Myles Turner added 16 points while Pascal Siakam recorded 15 points and 7 rebounds in the losing effort.
The series now stands tied at 1-1. Can "Indiana" recover when the action shifts to their home court? Fans won't have to wait long to find out – Game 3 is scheduled for June 12 at 3:30 Kyiv time.
