The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the best-of-seven 2025 NBA Finals on Sunday, aiming to tie the series. The Indiana squad claimed a narrow 111-110 victory in the opening game, thanks to a last-second shot by Tyrese Haliburton.
The Pacers (50-32), who haven`t won a championship since securing the ABA title in 1973, have shown strong form away from home this postseason, holding a 7-2 road record. The Thunder (68-14), whose last NBA championship dates back to 1979 when the franchise was based in Seattle, boast an impressive 8-2 record on their home court during the 2025 playoffs.
Game 2 is scheduled to tip off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City at 8 p.m. ET. Oklahoma City held the edge in the regular season series, winning two out of three meetings. The latest betting odds from DraftKings Sportsbook list the Thunder as 11-point favorites against the Pacers, with the projected total points (over/under) set at 228.5.
Game 2 Betting Odds Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Spread | Oklahoma City -11 |
| Over/Under | 228.5 points |
| Money Line | Oklahoma City -568, Indiana +418 |
Why the Thunder Are Favored
Star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a strong performance in Game 1, scoring 38 points along with five rebounds and three assists. He has been remarkably consistent, reaching the 30-point mark in eight of his last nine appearances. He nearly recorded a triple-double in a crucial 128-126 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of their Western Conference Finals series. Across 17 playoff games, where he has started every time, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.2 points, 6.7 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 36.6 minutes per game.
Forward Jalen Williams is another key contributor for the Thunder. He posted 17 points, six assists, and four rebounds in the series opener against Indiana. Williams had his best scoring output of the playoffs with 34 points, five assists, three rebounds, and three steals in the Western Conference Finals Game 4 win against the Timberwolves. In 17 postseason starts, he holds averages of 20.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.6 steals over 34.6 minutes.
Why the Pacers Could Challenge
Power forward Pascal Siakam was a force in Game 1, recording a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. He was instrumental in the Eastern Conference Finals, notably scoring 31 points, grabbing five rebounds, and adding three blocks and three assists in the decisive Game 6 win over the New York Knicks. Earlier in that series, he put up 30 points, five rebounds, and two assists in a 130-121 victory in Game 4. Through 17 playoff starts, Siakam is averaging 20.9 points, six rebounds, 3.2 assists, and one steal in 33.6 minutes.
Tyrese Haliburton, the hero of Game 1, also finished with a double-double, contributing 14 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Haliburton demonstrated his all-around game in the Eastern Conference Finals, registering three double-doubles and one triple-double. In the 125-108 Game 6 victory over the Knicks, he finished with 21 points, 13 assists, and six rebounds. In 17 postseason starts, his averages stand at 18.5 points, 9.5 assists, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.3 steals over 35.4 minutes.
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