NBA Finals Game 2 Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers (June 9, 2025)
📍 Venue: Paycom Center
📅 Date: June 9, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM (GMT+8)
Game 1 was an instant classic—and Tyrese Haliburton wrote his name in Pacers history with a game-winning shot that stunned the Paycom Center. The Indiana Pacers now lead the series 1-0, flipping the script and seizing momentum in the 2025 NBA Finals.
Now, the Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves in unfamiliar territory—playing from behind in a series they were favored to control. Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder respond, or will the Pacers pull off another stunner?
💸 PS88 Updated Moneyline Odds
🎯 Match Winner Odds
✅ OKC: 1.180
✅ IND: 5.420
💰 1st Quarter Moneyline
✅ OKC: 1.309
✅ IND: 3.680
💰 2nd Quarter Moneyline
✅ OKC: 1.462
✅ IND: 2.860
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🌟 Players to Watch
🔥 Indiana Pacers
- Tyrese Haliburton (PG)
- 💥 Clutch Game 1 Winner
- 🏀 18.6 PPG
- 📬 9.2 AST
- 🔄 1.6 TO
- Pascal Siakam (PF)
- 🏀 20.2 PPG
- 🎯 51.9% FG
- 🧱 6.9 REB
🔥 Oklahoma City Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG)
- 💪 32.7 PPG
- 📬 6.4 AST
- 🎯 51.9% FG
- 💯 89.8% FT
- Isaiah Hartenstein (C)
- 🧱 10.7 REB
- 🔁 7.9 DREB
- 🚫 2.9 OREB
📈 Season Stats Breakdown
| Stat Category | Indiana Pacers | OKC Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 117.0 | 116.6 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 40.5 | 44.0 |
| Assists Per Game | 27.8 | 24.6 |
| Steals Per Game | 7.1 | 10.9 |
| Blocks Per Game | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.7 | 10.8 |
| Fouls Per Game | 23.1 | 21.2 |
| Field Goal % | 49.6% | 46.0% |
| 3-Point % | 40.5% | 33.7% |
| Free Throw % | 79.4% | 79.5% |
🏥 Injury Report
Indiana Pacers
- ❌ Isaiah Jackson (C) – Out (Achilles)
- ❌ Jarace Walker (PF) – Out (Ankle)
Oklahoma City Thunder
✅ No reported injuries
🔥 Recap: Game 1 – Haliburton Heroics
Game 1 went down to the wire. The Thunder had control early, but Indiana’s ball movement and resilience down the stretch kept them in it. In the final seconds, Tyrese Haliburton stepped up with ice in his veins, hitting a step-back dagger that silenced the OKC crowd and lifted Indiana to a shock 1-0 lead.
🔮 Game 2 Outlook
OKC is under pressure. Despite SGA’s firepower and the Thunder’s deep bench, Game 2 is now a must-win to avoid falling into a deep hole. Expect OKC to push the pace and lean heavily on defense to throw off Indiana’s rhythm.
Meanwhile, the Pacers are riding high. Another strong start, smart clock management, and hot shooting could put them in a commanding 2-0 lead.
🚨 Final Word
With everything on the line, Game 2 will test the Thunder’s composure and the Pacers’ hunger. Will OKC roar back or will Indiana shock the world again?
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