Thunder vs Pacers: Thunder earn a victory at home in Game 2

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — This has been Oklahoma City’s formula all season: Lose one game, respond in the next.

That’s exactly what the Thunder did in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, Alex Caruso added 20 off the bench and the Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 123-107 on Sunday night to tie these finals at one game apiece.

Jalen Williams scored 19, Aaron Wiggins had 18 and Chet Holmgren finished with 15 for the Thunder. It was the franchise’s first finals game win since the opener of the 2012 series against Miami.

“We did some things good tonight. We did some things bad,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “We’ve got to be able to get better and be ready for Game 3.”

Game 3 is Wednesday at Indianapolis, in what will be the first finals game in that city in 25 years.

The Associated Press contributed to the above reporting.

LIVE post-game show

Jeremie Poplin and Ravin Ray shared their live reaction to the Thunder's big win.

Watch the stream on News 9's YouTube.

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Thunder fans on social media seem hesitant to feel optimistic, even though OKC leads by 20+ in the 4th.

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Thunder lead at the end of the 3rd quarter 93-74. Thunder UP!

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Halftime Hangout

Jeremie Poplin hosted a Halftime Hangout with reactions to the first half.

Watch below if you missed us live on News 9's YouTube or News 9's X.

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Thunder lead 52-29, a larger lead than any OKC saw during Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

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Chet making history tonight!

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Heads up: join Jeremie Poplin and a various cast of characters from News 9 and News On 6 for a Halftime Hangout.

Happening on News 9's YouTube.

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SGA once again puts himself on the level of a LEGEND.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just made his 3,000th point of the season!

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News On 6 Sports Director John Holcomb's take? Sloppy start for the Thunder.

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OKC Thunder and David Payne. Nothing is more "Oklahoma."

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Here is the Thunder's starting lineup.

Previous coverage | Stay weather aware

Once again, Oklahoma City is in the path of severe storms during the game. Organizers decided to reschedule Sunday’s Thunder Up in the Park so fans could celebrate before the storms hit.

News 9 and News On 6 meteorologists and Storm Trackers will be keeping you weather aware during the game, whether you are watching at Paycom Center or from your couch.

News 9 weather updates: LIVE UPDATES: Tracking severe weather moving across Northern Oklahoma

News On 6 weather updates: Tracking severe weather moving in to Oklahoma

Our News 9 and News On 6 sports teams will be keeping you updated on Game 2 all through the evening. Here’s how you can follow along with us.

-Refresh this page through the evening for live updates and reactions.

-Halftime Hang on News 9 YouTube and News 9 X.

-LIVE post-game stream on News 9 YouTube and News 9 X.

-WATCH the Thunder’s official Post-Game show LIVE on News 9 YouTube.

-Check out our Thunder in the Finals hubs for full interviews from coaches and players, as well as analysis articles from the game.

News 9 Thunder in the Finals hub

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