Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Thunder 123, Pacers 107 SGA – 34 factors, 8 assists JDub – 19 factors, 5 rebounds, 5 assists Chet – 15 factors, 6 rebounds Caruso – 20 factors Wiggins – 18 factors Haliburton – 17 factors, 6 assists Turner – 16 factors Siakam – 15 factors, 7 rebounds Collection tied 1-1
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇨🇦😤 SGA is delivering performances for the ages within the NBA Finals!
😯 No participant has scored extra factors of their first two profession NBA Finals video games than he has. pic.x.com/yQvAQoQm9N – 2:06 AM
🇨🇦😤 SGA is delivering performances for the ages within the NBA Finals!
😯 No participant has scored extra factors of their first two profession NBA Finals video games than he has. pic.x.com/yQvAQoQm9N – 2:06 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
SGA on profitable Recreation 2: “You possibly can’t simply throw the primary punch, you gotta attempt to throw all of the punches all night time and that’s what we did: We threw sufficient punches tonight to get a W.” pic.x.com/flYmNLx21n – 11:45 PM
SGA on profitable Recreation 2: “You possibly can’t simply throw the primary punch, you gotta attempt to throw all of the punches all night time and that’s what we did: We threw sufficient punches tonight to get a W.” pic.x.com/flYmNLx21n – 11:45 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander passes Allen Iverson for many factors by first two profession Finals video games in NBA historical past 🔥 pic.x.com/vWhsL5sTtG – 11:44 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander passes Allen Iverson for many factors by first two profession Finals video games in NBA historical past 🔥 pic.x.com/vWhsL5sTtG – 11:44 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
SGA handed all these gamers in playoff scoring tonight: Hersey Hawkins, Bryon Russell, Eddie Jones, Nick Van Exel, Rudy Gobert, Lenny Wilkens, James Edwards, Antoine Walker, Dan Issel, Norm Nixon, Robert Reid, Lou Williams, Ron Harper.
He’s No. 234 all-time now. – 11:33 PM
SGA handed all these gamers in playoff scoring tonight: Hersey Hawkins, Bryon Russell, Eddie Jones, Nick Van Exel, Rudy Gobert, Lenny Wilkens, James Edwards, Antoine Walker, Dan Issel, Norm Nixon, Robert Reid, Lou Williams, Ron Harper.
He’s No. 234 all-time now. – 11:33 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA constantly crediting his teammates for his massive video games within the playoffs:
“These guys are the rationale why we’re nearly as good a crew as we’re. I simply add to it.” – 11:21 PM
SGA constantly crediting his teammates for his massive video games within the playoffs:
“These guys are the rationale why we’re nearly as good a crew as we’re. I simply add to it.” – 11:21 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
“Nobody man present achieves what I’m making an attempt to realize on this recreation,” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander mentioned when requested how he trusts his teammates as he did tonight. – 11:20 PM
“Nobody man present achieves what I’m making an attempt to realize on this recreation,” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander mentioned when requested how he trusts his teammates as he did tonight. – 11:20 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Video games with 10+ FGs AND 10+ FTs, 2025 postseason
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6 (11/21 FGs, 11/12 FTs in Recreation 2 vs Pacers)
Jayson Tatum: 3
Donovan Mitchell: 2
Brunson, Cunningham, Edwards, Jokić: 1 every
(Shai is first to get 10+ FGs/10+ FTs in a Finals recreation since Giannis in 2021) pic.x.com/GFcwflMJPW – 11:18 PM
Video games with 10+ FGs AND 10+ FTs, 2025 postseason
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6 (11/21 FGs, 11/12 FTs in Recreation 2 vs Pacers)
Jayson Tatum: 3
Donovan Mitchell: 2
Brunson, Cunningham, Edwards, Jokić: 1 every
(Shai is first to get 10+ FGs/10+ FTs in a Finals recreation since Giannis in 2021) pic.x.com/GFcwflMJPW – 11:18 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on the OKC crowd: “They’ve discovered a approach to get louder every recreation, I don’t understand how they do it..
They’re particular. The very best followers on this planet.” – 11:17 PM
SGA on the OKC crowd: “They’ve discovered a approach to get louder every recreation, I don’t understand how they do it..
They’re particular. The very best followers on this planet.” – 11:17 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on Aaron Wiggins’ massive recreation tonight:
“Massive time. It’s spectacular to me. He’s been precisely who he’s been all yr.
It doesn’t matter what, he finds a approach to affect profitable for us.
Fairly gutsy. Says lots in regards to the competitor and man he’s.” – 11:16 PM
SGA on Aaron Wiggins’ massive recreation tonight:
“Massive time. It’s spectacular to me. He’s been precisely who he’s been all yr.
It doesn’t matter what, he finds a approach to affect profitable for us.
Fairly gutsy. Says lots in regards to the competitor and man he’s.” – 11:16 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA says it’s important to keep centered all recreation to beat the Pacers:
“They’re a show of that to the best kind. They play a full 48 minutes.
You possibly can’t simply throw the primary punch, it’s important to throw all of the punches.” pic.x.com/AyP8q486X1 – 11:16 PM
SGA says it’s important to keep centered all recreation to beat the Pacers:
“They’re a show of that to the best kind. They play a full 48 minutes.
You possibly can’t simply throw the primary punch, it’s important to throw all of the punches.” pic.x.com/AyP8q486X1 – 11:16 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “it’s important to keep centered on the duty at hand…it’s important to lock in and keep centered….they play a full 48 minutes. You possibly can’t simply throw the primary punch, it’s important to attempt to throw all of the punches” – 11:14 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “it’s important to keep centered on the duty at hand…it’s important to lock in and keep centered….they play a full 48 minutes. You possibly can’t simply throw the primary punch, it’s important to attempt to throw all of the punches” – 11:14 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
20-point video games in NBA Finals:
Thunder:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Recreation 1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Recreation 2
Alex Caruso Recreation 2
Pacers: – 11:07 PM
20-point video games in NBA Finals:
Thunder:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Recreation 1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Recreation 2
Alex Caruso Recreation 2
Pacers: – 11:07 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder strike again to even the NBA Finals @washingtonpost @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/06… – 11:07 PM
Story: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder strike again to even the NBA Finals @washingtonpost @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/06… – 11:07 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA scored 34 factors in Recreation 2.
He scored 38 factors in Recreation 1.
That’s probably the most factors scored in a participant’s first 2 video games in NBA Finals historical past.
pic.x.com/uzKZWZWOM4 – 11:03 PM
SGA scored 34 factors in Recreation 2.
He scored 38 factors in Recreation 1.
That’s probably the most factors scored in a participant’s first 2 video games in NBA Finals historical past.
pic.x.com/uzKZWZWOM4 – 11:03 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Win or lose within the Finals, Shai is the MVP of the playoffs. pic.x.com/vADTzrTqAf – 10:50 PM
Win or lose within the Finals, Shai is the MVP of the playoffs. pic.x.com/vADTzrTqAf – 10:50 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
OKC win Recreation 2 123-107. SGA with 34/5/8a and 4 steals. He hit six totally different teammates for 3s. Nembhard with 11 and 4a and Mathurin with 14 pts on 4/7 capturing in 22 minutes, second highest minutes performed for him this post-season. Recreation 3 in Indy on Wednesday. – 10:43 PM
OKC win Recreation 2 123-107. SGA with 34/5/8a and 4 steals. He hit six totally different teammates for 3s. Nembhard with 11 and 4a and Mathurin with 14 pts on 4/7 capturing in 22 minutes, second highest minutes performed for him this post-season. Recreation 3 in Indy on Wednesday. – 10:43 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sits at 72 factors by his first two NBA Finals video games
That’s the most factors ever by a participant in his first two profession NBA Finals video games.
The earlier excessive was 71 by Allen Iverson (2001). Per NBA PR.
That’ll play. pic.x.com/2QWXXfZdLv – 10:43 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sits at 72 factors by his first two NBA Finals video games
That’s the most factors ever by a participant in his first two profession NBA Finals video games.
The earlier excessive was 71 by Allen Iverson (2001). Per NBA PR.
That’ll play. pic.x.com/2QWXXfZdLv – 10:43 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
#SmallSampleBut Rick Barry is the one participant with a greater scoring common than SGA in NBA Finals historical past.
Fairly robust begin for Shai. – 10:42 PM
#SmallSampleBut Rick Barry is the one participant with a greater scoring common than SGA in NBA Finals historical past.
Fairly robust begin for Shai. – 10:42 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
The Pacers led a lot of the first Q, but it surely was all OKC the remainder of the way in which. They trailed by as many as 23pts in a 123-107 Recreation 2 loss and the collection is now 1-1.
SGA had 34-5-8; Pacers with seven in double figures, however OKC shot 49%. – 10:37 PM
The Pacers led a lot of the first Q, but it surely was all OKC the remainder of the way in which. They trailed by as many as 23pts in a 123-107 Recreation 2 loss and the collection is now 1-1.
SGA had 34-5-8; Pacers with seven in double figures, however OKC shot 49%. – 10:37 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
34 PTS
11-21FG
5 REB
8 AST
4 STL (!)
1 BLK
2 TO pic.x.com/mYSpOuGePG – 10:32 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
34 PTS
11-21FG
5 REB
8 AST
4 STL (!)
1 BLK
2 TO pic.x.com/mYSpOuGePG – 10:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai in Recreation 2:
34 PTS
5 REB
8 AST
4 STL
Third all-time in Finals PPG. pic.x.com/MQqQ6KHhH8 – 10:31 PM
Shai in Recreation 2:
34 PTS
5 REB
8 AST
4 STL
Third all-time in Finals PPG. pic.x.com/MQqQ6KHhH8 – 10:31 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander again on the desk with 9:13 left, Mark Daigneault is throwing an ideal recreation proper now. – 10:11 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander again on the desk with 9:13 left, Mark Daigneault is throwing an ideal recreation proper now. – 10:11 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Simply 5pts for Haliburton on 2/7 capturing. (None contained in the paint.) He wants twice that quantity of makes an attempt. Thunder up 93-74 coming into the 4th after outscoring the Pacers by 1 within the 3Q.
SGA has been particular — 27pts, together with 8/9 FTs – 10:02 PM
Simply 5pts for Haliburton on 2/7 capturing. (None contained in the paint.) He wants twice that quantity of makes an attempt. Thunder up 93-74 coming into the 4th after outscoring the Pacers by 1 within the 3Q.
SGA has been particular — 27pts, together with 8/9 FTs – 10:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC is enjoying offense-defense getting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander some relaxation right here with 15 seconds left. going to have this possession plus the lengthy quarter break. Might be large and get him again in early within the fourth. – 10:01 PM
OKC is enjoying offense-defense getting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander some relaxation right here with 15 seconds left. going to have this possession plus the lengthy quarter break. Might be large and get him again in early within the fourth. – 10:01 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 3 steals, 1 block with 3:32 left to play in third quarter
Just one participant had extra steals this season (Daniels)
Solely 23 gamers had extra blocks – 9:53 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 3 steals, 1 block with 3:32 left to play in third quarter
Just one participant had extra steals this season (Daniels)
Solely 23 gamers had extra blocks – 9:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
MVPs to attain 3,000+ factors in a season (together with playoffs) because the merger:
— KD
— Shaq
— MJ
— SGA
That’s it. pic.x.com/md7QjCXxSV – 9:52 PM
MVPs to attain 3,000+ factors in a season (together with playoffs) because the merger:
— KD
— Shaq
— MJ
— SGA
That’s it. pic.x.com/md7QjCXxSV – 9:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Will probably be enjoyable to see the slo-mo engagement edit of that Toppin foul on SGA. – 9:50 PM
Will probably be enjoyable to see the slo-mo engagement edit of that Toppin foul on SGA. – 9:50 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC will get within the bonus on the 3:32 mark within the third body. Each groups sit there to finish the third. Indiana calling a timeout between these SGA free throws. OKC up 82-64. – 9:49 PM
OKC will get within the bonus on the 3:32 mark within the third body. Each groups sit there to finish the third. Indiana calling a timeout between these SGA free throws. OKC up 82-64. – 9:49 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Individuals actually name SGA a “foul service provider” when he makes pictures like this each recreation. Haters not even making an attempt. pic.x.com/Lp2gNX5e7A – 9:36 PM
Individuals actually name SGA a “foul service provider” when he makes pictures like this each recreation. Haters not even making an attempt. pic.x.com/Lp2gNX5e7A – 9:36 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
One other nice learn by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he empties out Cason Wallace and begins to stroll to his baseline again to the basket middy, protection shades to him he fires it to a large open Jalen Williams for 3, miss however nice course of. – 9:34 PM
One other nice learn by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he empties out Cason Wallace and begins to stroll to his baseline again to the basket middy, protection shades to him he fires it to a large open Jalen Williams for 3, miss however nice course of. – 9:34 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That is only a tip your hat recreation for Indiana to SGA. A few of these pictures are nice protection, simply doesn’t matter. – 9:31 PM
That is only a tip your hat recreation for Indiana to SGA. A few of these pictures are nice protection, simply doesn’t matter. – 9:31 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st half
15 PTS
6-11 FG
1-2 3PT
2-3 FT
3 REB
4 AST
2 STL
1 BLK – 9:24 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st half
15 PTS
6-11 FG
1-2 3PT
2-3 FT
3 REB
4 AST
2 STL
1 BLK – 9:24 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC up 59-41 on the half.
SGA: 15 PTS/6-11 FG
JDub: 9 PTS/4 REB/4 AST
Chet: 11 PTS/5-8 FG
Thunder Massive 3 have been nice thus far tonight. – 9:14 PM
OKC up 59-41 on the half.
SGA: 15 PTS/6-11 FG
JDub: 9 PTS/4 REB/4 AST
Chet: 11 PTS/5-8 FG
Thunder Massive 3 have been nice thus far tonight. – 9:14 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
59-41 Thunder lead on the half. SGA with 15
No actual offensive stream for the Pacers. Once more, this feels totally different than Recreation 1 – 9:10 PM
59-41 Thunder lead on the half. SGA with 15
No actual offensive stream for the Pacers. Once more, this feels totally different than Recreation 1 – 9:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Aaron Wiggins noticed what Andrew Nembhard did to Shai and figured now was the time to combine Tyrese Haliburton in retaliation! – 8:57 PM
Aaron Wiggins noticed what Andrew Nembhard did to Shai and figured now was the time to combine Tyrese Haliburton in retaliation! – 8:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Robust begin to second quarter by Oklahoma Metropolis with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on bench, and now Jalen Williams has settled down.
Additionally, no Ajay Mitchell minutes. Not even any Kenrich Williams minutes. It has been a nine-man rotation thus far for Mark Daigneault. – 8:44 PM
Robust begin to second quarter by Oklahoma Metropolis with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on bench, and now Jalen Williams has settled down.
Additionally, no Ajay Mitchell minutes. Not even any Kenrich Williams minutes. It has been a nine-man rotation thus far for Mark Daigneault. – 8:44 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Chet and J-Dub went 8-28 in Recreation 1. It’s vital they don’t depart SGA to fend for himself – 8:15 PM
Chet and J-Dub went 8-28 in Recreation 1. It’s vital they don’t depart SGA to fend for himself – 8:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That 3 by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was solely his second try within the nook all postseason, and his first conversion. – 8:15 PM
That 3 by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was solely his second try within the nook all postseason, and his first conversion. – 8:15 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
There it’s: a 3,000-point season for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the twenty fifth in NBA historical past. – 8:13 PM
There it’s: a 3,000-point season for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the twenty fifth in NBA historical past. – 8:13 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Actually good display by Cason Wallace, didn’t slip it and bought contact to let SGA get downhill. Massive distinction from Recreation 1. – 8:13 PM
Actually good display by Cason Wallace, didn’t slip it and bought contact to let SGA get downhill. Massive distinction from Recreation 1. – 8:13 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Shai was locked in earlier than tip-off 🔒 #NBAFinals pic.x.com/18Ar6QqpeC – 8:11 PM
Shai was locked in earlier than tip-off 🔒 #NBAFinals pic.x.com/18Ar6QqpeC – 8:11 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Coach Cal additionally coached MVP, Derrick Rose. Not simply SGA.
Except Malika was speaking Kentucky particular. – 7:38 PM
Coach Cal additionally coached MVP, Derrick Rose. Not simply SGA.
Except Malika was speaking Kentucky particular. – 7:38 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Thunder are staying small to open Recreation 2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Cason Wallace
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
They’ll convey Isaiah Hartenstein off the bench. – 7:35 PM
The Thunder are staying small to open Recreation 2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Cason Wallace
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
They’ll convey Isaiah Hartenstein off the bench. – 7:35 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Pacers
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Chet
NBA Finals.
Recreation 2. – 7:31 PM
Thunder starters vs Pacers
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Chet
NBA Finals.
Recreation 2. – 7:31 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder Beginning Lineup:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren – 7:31 PM
Thunder Beginning Lineup:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren – 7:31 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA makes his Recreation 2 entrance carrying a John Lennon tee. pic.x.com/zUv3UmZj0a – 6:06 PM
SGA makes his Recreation 2 entrance carrying a John Lennon tee. pic.x.com/zUv3UmZj0a – 6:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai in Recreation 2s this playoffs:
33.0 PPG
5.0 RPG
7.0 APG
1.7 SPG
What number of for SGA tonight? pic.x.com/4ARVQ8vOui – 11:15 AM
Shai in Recreation 2s this playoffs:
33.0 PPG
5.0 RPG
7.0 APG
1.7 SPG
What number of for SGA tonight? pic.x.com/4ARVQ8vOui – 11:15 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“I’m not too frightened about making associates on the market …” On Andrew Nembhard, who has set the usual for the Pacers within the playoffs, even when it means butting heads with outdated pal SGA — sportsnet.ca/nba/article/pa… – 7:42 AM
“I’m not too frightened about making associates on the market …” On Andrew Nembhard, who has set the usual for the Pacers within the playoffs, even when it means butting heads with outdated pal SGA — sportsnet.ca/nba/article/pa… – 7:42 AM
Extra on this storyline
SGA on profitable Recreation 2: “You can’t just throw the first punch, you gotta try to throw all the punches all night and that’s what we did: We threw enough punches tonight to get a W.” -via Bluesky / June 8, 2025
NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander follows 38 in Recreation 1 with 34 tonight 🔥🔥 MOST POINTS EVER by a player in his first 2 career Finals games -via Bluesky / June 8, 2025
