The keys that OKC has equalized the series against Indiana Pacers

Victory of Oklahoma City Thunder against Indiana Pacers by 123-107 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals which evens the series at 1 after the surprise in the first game with the game-winning basket by Tyrese Haliburton. This time Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his team set things right and ended up winning the match.

Thus, the key was, as in almost all of OKC's victories in a historic season, in their defensive intensity. They held the Pacers to 41 points in the first half and gained a lead close to 20 points that they didn't allow to be equalized in a more balanced second half. Once again, they prevented any Pacers player from surpassing 20 points. Additionally, they managed to dominate the rebound and had a better shooting percentage than their rival in field goals, three-pointers, and free throws (despite more fouls, with 12 free throws for Shai, we know how this goes in Oklahoma).

The MVP once again was the top scorer with 34 points. Alex Caruso contributed 20 and Aaron Wiggins 18 off the bench, both with great percentages. Jalen Williams scored 19 again with poor percentages, and Chet Holmgren did better than in Game 1 with 15 points.

For the Pacers, Haliburton stayed at 17 points and Myles Turner at 16. The key was the great defense on Pascal Siakam, who was almost null with 15 points and 3 of 11 in field goals. These Pacers need the best version of the Cameroonian player to win. We'll see what happens in the series now with the next 2 games in Indiana. Madness awaits us.

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