OKLAHOMA CITY — Losing two consecutive games is a rarity for the Oklahoma City Thunder. It happened just twice during the 82-game regular season, and it has not happened in the 2025 NBA playoffs.
The Thunder rebounded from their painful loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a dominating 123-107 victory in Game 2 on Sunday, June 8, tying the series at 1-1.
Oklahoma City was much better in Game 2, protecting a double-digit lead and getting improved performances from Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams and another 30-point effort from NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Holmgren scored 15 points (more than doubling his six points in Game 1), Williams had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists and Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a game-high 34 points, eight assists, five rebounds and four steals. It was the 13th time in the playoffs that he has scored at least 30 points, including nine times in his past 10 games.
Oklahoma City’s bench outscored Indiana’s 48-34 – Aaron Wiggins (18 points) and Alex Caruso (20 points) combined for nine of the Thunder’s 14 3-pointers.
Oklahoma City’s top-ranked defense limited Indiana’s high-paced offense and quieted Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton’s playmaking. Haliburton had 17 points but 12 came in the fourth quarter when the Thunder were in control. He also had just six assists.
“We just get ourselves to neutral – understand every game is different, every game is unwritten,” Thunder coach Mark Daignault said before Game 2. “That’s been a mental habit for us over time, and we try to carry that over to every situation.”
Oklahoma City avoided becoming the third team in Finals history to lose the first two games at home.
Game 3 is Wednesday, June 11, in Indianapolis (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC), and teams that win Game 3 of a 1-1 Finals win the series 80.5% of the time (33-8).
USA TODAY Sports — including NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt from Oklahoma City and NBA reporter Lorenzo Reyes — provided the latest updates, highlights, analysis and more throughout the game. Read what you missed:
NBA Finals Game 2 highlights
Final: Thunder 123, Pacers 107
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had another MVP performance as Oklahoma City shut down Indiana in Game 2 to even the best-of-seven series at 1-1.
ABC changes digital graphics mid-game
Late in the fourth quarter of Oklahoma City’s Game 2 victory over the Pacers, the ABC broadcast swapped the digitally imposed graphics of the Larry O’Brien trophy to one of the NBA Finals logos.
This followed complaints from fans on social media who griped that the court in Game 1 lacked signage commemorating the NBA Finals. Throughout the first three quarters, the broadcast showed a pair of smaller O’Brien trophies on opposite sides of the floor, near midcourt.
Then, late in the game, the broadcast removed the trophy graphics in lieu of ones with the Finals logo, which is just the word Finals in a cursive script.
End Q3: Thunder 93, Pacers 74
The Pacers are once again in familiar territory.
Indiana, which has five comebacks this postseason in games in which it faced a deficit of at least 15 points, finds itself down 19 headed into the fourth.
The Thunder are up 93-74.
The Thunder, who are getting a steady and efficient showing from NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are shooting 51.6% from the floor. But it has been their physical, handsy and persistent defense that has made the difference.
Indiana continues to struggle from the field, shooting just 38.7%.
For the Pacers to have any shot at a comeback, they will need far more from star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who has just five points on only 2-of-7 shooting. The Thunder have done a tremendous job of clogging the paint when Haliburton has threatened to gash into it. In Pacers losses this postseason, Haliburton is averaging just 11.5 points per game; in victories, that figure jumps to 20.7.
Four out of the five Pacers starters have reached double figures in scoring; Haliburton is the exception.
Gilgeous-Alexander leads all players with 27 points on 9-of-18 shooting. He has added seven assists, four rebounds and four steals. — Lorenzo Reyes
Halftime: Thunder 59, Pacers 41
The Indiana Pacers did finish the second quarter decently well, but they may nonetheless be in trouble in Game 2.
Indiana, just minutes after going down 23 points, responded with a 10-0 run late in the second quarter, though Oklahoma City charged right back. The Thunder outscored the Pacers by 12 in the second quarter and are holding a 59-41 edge headed into intermission.
The Pacers are doing a far better job of protecting the ball than they did in the first half of Game 1, when they committed 20 turnovers before halftime. Tonight that figure was nine, but Indiana still does not appear comfortable with its offense, with shot creation coming with more difficulty.
The Pacers are shooting only 34.9% from the floor and just 31.8% from 3. Indiana made just a pair of 3s in the second quarter and doesn’t have a single player scoring in double figures; both Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard have nine points apiece.
The Thunder, meanwhile, are shooting 51.1% from the field. NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads all players with 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting. — Lorenzo Reyes
OKC avalanche opens up big lead
On a 9-0 run midway through the second quarter — their second 9-point spurt in the game — the Thunder have opened a 15-point lead. It was their biggest of the game.
Then, minutes later, the Thunder continued to force turnovers, continued to make baskets and extended it even further, to 23 with the Thunder up 52-29.
Oklahoma City is dominating in the paint, topping Indiana by an 22-6 margin. Thunder center Chet Holmgren continues to have a solid game with 11 points, while guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads all players with 13.
Suddenly, this might turn into a deficit that even the Pacers will have a hard time overcoming. — Lorenzo Reyes
Where is sideline reporter Lisa Salters?
ESPN NBA sideline reporter Lisa Salters missed ABC’s broadcast of Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers due to a ‘personal matter.’
During its telecast Sunday night, ESPN disclosed that Salters’ mother is dealing with “serious health issues.’ In an earlier statement, ESPN revealed Salters would miss Sunday night’s game in Oklahoma City and said, “We send her our best.”
Jorge Sedano, who had been the sideline reporter for ESPN radio during the finals, replaced Salters. Vanessa Richardson stepped in for him on the radio call. The network has not yet disclosed plans for Game 3, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, in Indianapolis. — Mike Bumbaca
End Q1: Thunder 26, Pacers 20
In Game 1, there was a single lead change and it came with 0.3 seconds remaining. In the first quarter of Game 2 on Sunday night, there were already six.
Still, both teams had sluggish offensive starts to the game, as the Thunder have taken a modest 26-20 lead after one.
The Thunder shot 10-of-21 (47.6%) from the field, while the Pacers lagged behind, making just a third (7-of-21) of their attempts. Just like in Game 1, Indiana’s 3-point shooting proved to be a stabilizing force; the Pacers hit five from beyond the arc in the first period.
After having a slow start in Game 1, Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton once again had difficulty getting going, hitting just 1-of-4 tries for three points. Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard leads the team with six points, though six different Pacers have scored.
One good sign for the Thunder? Center Chet Holmgren, who struggled significantly in Game 1, already surpassed his output from Thursday night (six points) with nine on 4-of-5 shooting.
The Thunder have deployed their double-big lineup early, with Holmgren and backup Isaiah Hartenstein getting extended minutes together.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished the quarter with six points on 2-of-5 shooting. — Lorenzo Reyes
NBA Finals fans unhappy with ABC’s pre-game coverage
There was a level of frustration on social media in the final moments before the start of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the OKC Thunder.Fans expressed disappointment at the ABC/ESPN broadcast for not showing the National Anthem being performed or the starting lineups being announced. Some have cited that it takes away from the big- game feel of the event.The Oklahoma City Philharmonic took part in performing the National Anthem ahead of Game 2 on Sunday.Rob Clay, a local pastor and singer, sang the anthem before Game 1 on Thursday. — James Williams
ABC digitally adds the Larry O’Brien trophy onto the court
After fans on social media griped about the lack of NBA Finals signage on the floor during Game 1, ABC appears to have taken a swing to appease the criticism.
Minutes into Game 2’s broadcast Sunday night, fans likely noticed a pair of Larry O’Brien trophies digitally imposed on opposite ends of the floor, near midcourt. The graphics are rather small and nowhere near the ones that dominated midcourt that fans may recall from some years ago.
In 2014, the NBA opted to remove the NBA Finals and Larry O’Brien decals because of safety concerns. — Lorenzo Reyes
What time is Thunder vs Pacers game today?
The Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Indiana Pacers for Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City)
TV: ABC
Stream: Fubo (free trial) | Sling TV
Watch the NBA Finals with Fubo
Where is Game 2 between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder?
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Don Nelson honored with Chuck Daly Award
OKLAHOMA CITY — Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson, one of the great offensive innovators in basketball history, was honored with the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award before Game 2.
He showed up wearing Luka Doncic’s new signature Nike shoes – in protest of the Dallas Mavericks trading Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
“I think it was a tremendous mistake by the Dallas franchise to trade him, and I want everybody to know that,’ Nelson said.
Nelson, 85, is the NBA’s second all-time winningest coach with 1,335 victories in stints with Milwaukee, Golden State, New York and Dallas. He was named Coach of the Year three times (1983, 1985 and 1992), and his knack for playing fast, smaller, 3-point shooting lineups was a precursor to how the game is often played today.
“Well, when I played with the Celtics and I played for Red Auerbach for one year, and then Tommy Heinsohn and Bill Russell after that, we always played a game, bigs against smalls,” Nelson said. “And in the full-court game, bigs never won. Smalls always won. You play a half-court game, bigs always won. But you get them in a full court, they didn’t dribble, can’t pass, make plays. So the small teams always won. I always thought in a full-court game, if you made it a fast game, not a slow game, you could beat the bigger teams.
‘I also figured out that there are hundreds of small guards who can just shoot the (expletive) out of the ball.’ — Jeff Zillgitt
Opinion: Pacers teach Thunder tough lesson in Game 1. Don’t count them out
OKLAHOMA CITY — Discouraged and encouraged. Angry and optimistic.
Those were the emotions the Indiana Pacers felt throughout Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Discouraged and angry about their inability to protect the basketball, which led to 20 first-half turnovers.
“They are a menace defensively,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said.
Tyrese Haliburton’s 21-foot jump shot with 0.3 seconds left in the fourth quarter gave the Pacers a 111-110 victory Thursday, June 5, and a 1-0 series lead. It left the Thunder and their fans stunned. Read Jeff Zillgitt’s full column here.
Pacers coach gave Thunder GM advice that helped him reach NBA C-suite
OKLAHOMA CITY — Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle first met Thunder general manager Sam Presti 25 years ago, and Carlisle told reporters that after the Pacers fired him in 2000, he spent time around the Spurs, where Presti got his start.
“He is from the Boston area. So, he had grown up a Celtics fan,” Carlisle said. “He actually remembered when I played, which was miraculous to me. Seemed like he was probably way too young for that. We had a couple of dinners together. He asked me, ‘What can I do? I got to somehow get a job out of this.’
“I said, ‘Just become a guy they can’t live without.’ ”
Presti has done that – first with the Spurs and now during nearly two decades with the Thunder. He has an expert eye for talent, a special knack for roster construction and a clear understanding of the collective bargaining agreement/salary cap machinations. He has the vision to see where the league is headed. Read Jeff Zillgitt’s full column here.
Opinion: Thunder’s Chet Holmgren cannot repeat Game 1 disappearing act
OKLAHOMA CITY — At 7-foot-1, it’s difficult to go unnoticed.
But for the majority of his 23 minutes, 31 seconds in Game 1, Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren was invisible, a non-factor in the Indiana Pacers’ stunning 111-110 victory Thursday, June 5.
Holmgren scored a playoffs-low six points on 2-for-9 shooting, including a miss on his only 3-point attempt. It was also his third-fewest minutes on the court in the playoffs. He also had just 28 touches offensively compared to 40 touches in the series clinching Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against Minnesota. He had 47 touches in Game 4 against the Timberwolves. Read Jeff Zillgitt’s full column here.
NBA Finals Game 2 referees
Zach Zarba (12th Finals)
James Williams (fifth Finals)
Ben Taylor (first Finals)
Thunder keep Cason Wallace as starter for Game 2
OKLAHOMA CITY — Thunder coach Mark Daigneault is sticking with the same starting lineup as Game 1. There was speculation Daigneault would go back to Isaiah Hartenstein in the starting lineup for Game 2, but that’s not the case. Cason Wallace remains a starter, and Hartenstein will come off the bench.
During the first three rounds of the playoffs, Holmgren and Hartenstein shared the court an average of 12 minutes per game. They didn’t play a minute together in Game 1 against the Pacers.
“I think we are pretty familiar with the archetypes of our lineups and what the tradeoffs are, and one of the strengths of our team is we can deploy those at different times, different times in a game, different times in a series,” Daigneault said before Game 2. “I obviously opted to go away from that in Game 1. That’s not necessarily predictive of the rest of the series. That’s just where we started the series. That lineup has been very good for us and has very strong strengths and if we think it can help us in a game or in a portion of a game, then we’re to going to it.”
During the regular season, the starting lineup of Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was 6-0. — Jeff Zillgitt
Thunder trace ties to tight-knit fan community to 1995 Oklahoma City bombing
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault was just 10 years old at the time of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995.
Just two players on the Thunder’s roster had been born at that time – Alex Caruso had just turned 1, and Kenrich Williams was 4 months old.
But they all have knowledge of the crime and tragedy because every Thunder employee – from the business side to basketball operations, from first-round draft pick to a player on a two-way G League contract – visits and tours the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum.
“I was on that tour within a month of working here,” said Daigneault, who was hired as the franchise’s G League coach in 2014. “There’s literally no one that’s ever put a logo on their chest that has not been through there because it’s just such a big part of the story of the city and the kindness, the compassion that the city has and this community has not only for the team but for one another.” Read Jeff Zillgitt’s full story here.
Tyrese Haliburton NBA postseason heroics renew debate. Does ‘clutch’ play exist?
Tyrese Haliburton has triggered discussion and renewed a debate. The discussion: Does the Indiana Pacers star deserve to be ranked among the most clutch shooters in NBA playoffs history? The debate: Does “clutch’’ play even exist?
Well, one problem, according to a 2019 research paper entitled, ‘Clutch performance in sport and exercise: a systematic review,” is the following: ‘Multiple, conflicting definitions of clutch performance were identified in the literature, which consequently led to the adoption of two distinct approaches to examining clutch performance …”
So, for the purposes of this story, let’s stick with the conventional definition: making big shots with the game on the line.“When we looked at the data, we couldn’t find real evidence of clutch players,’’ Dan Ariely, a behavioral economist at Duke who disclosed his findings in 2010, told USA TODAY Sports. “But we found lots of evidence that people believed that clutch exists.’’
That evidence is mounting thanks to Haliburton. Read Josh Peter’s story on the clutch play debate here.
Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals Game 2 starting lineups
Pacers
Aaron Nesmith
Pascal Siakam
Myles Turner
Andrew Nembhard
Tyrese Haliburton
Thunder
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
Cason Wallace
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
NBA Finals matchup: SGA vs. Haliburton
The 2025 NBA Finals is, in many ways, a celebration of the point guard.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s Most Valuable Player and the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar, and Tyrese Haliburton, the pass-first point guard with a penchant in the clutch, are each franchise’s hope to win the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Though they likely won’t match up directly all the time, the responsibility of guarding the other likely falling to more specialized defenders, Gilgeous-Alexander and Haliburton are reshaping the image of the point guard in the modern NBA.
USA TODAY’s Jeff Zillgitt and Lorenzo Reyes look at the Pacers’ and Thunder’s biggest stars.
Indiana Pacers are no ‘fluke’
The Indiana Pacers’ run to the Eastern Conference finals last season was a fluke. They beat up the injury-riddled Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks to reach the Eastern Conference finals.
Jeff Zillgitt dives into Tyrese Haliburton’s thoughts on the Pacers’ remarkable run this year.
Pacers forward Jarace Walker remains out
OKLAHOMA CITY — Pacers second-year forward Jarace Walker (sprained right ankle) is out for Game 2, and Indiana coach Rick Carlisle it not sure if he can return for this series.
‘He’s doing better but he’s not close to playing,’ Carlisle said. ‘He’s on one crutch. Hopefully going to be off crutches in the next day or so. I mean, it’s a long series. It’s 18 days. He’s young. There’s a possibility he could get back. But right now, it’s been nine days, I think, since it happened. He’s not there yet.’ ‒ Jeff Zillgitt
NBA Finals logo: Why isn’t the iconic logo on the court?
As Game 1 of the NBA Finals began at Paycom Center, discerning fans on social media asked: “Why aren’t there NBA Finals logos on the court?”
For the most part – there are two exceptions – the NBA has not placed Finals logos on the court since the 2014 Finals.
Some fans clamored to see a court that matched the magnitude of the event – meaning they didn’t want to see a court that was no different than a regular-season game. It was pointed out that the league’s NBA Cup court has logos on it for the in-season tournament.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver took note of the comments and explained.
USA TODAY Sports’s Jeff Zillgitt breaks down why the logo is absent from the court this series.
NBA 3-pointer reigns supreme for championship teams
The NBA’s 3-point shot has enemies.
Too many 3s, they say. The shot is ruining the game, they say.
And those critics of the 3-point shot found ammunition in the Eastern Conference semifinals of this season’s playoffs when the Boston Celtics attempted 60 3-pointers and missed 45 against the New York Knicks. The guffawing ignored the fact that Boston’s 3-point shooting was instrumental in its 2023-24 championship season and in its 61-21 record this season.
Regardless of your aesthetic view of how basketball should be played and what it should look like, the 3-point shot has turned divisive but remains vital to winning championships.
USA TODAY’s Jeff Zillgitt takes a deeper look at this divisive shot.
Thunder vs. Pacers: Who has the edge?
The Thunder were the best team in the regular season and have been the best team in the playoffs. The Pacers have been impressive the past two seasons, but this has seemed like Oklahoma City’s year since the first game in October.
Find out who has the edge in various categories with Jeff Zillgitt’s NBA Finals breakdown.
NBA’s new era of parity
If the impending NBA Finals matchup of the league’s 23rd and 27th-ranked media markets is supposed to spell doom for the league, it is a doom the NBA’s owners intentionally brought on themselves.
While two glitz-free Midwestern cities in the Finals might not have the celebrity pull the NBA has largely enjoyed through its historically successful franchises, it was an inevitable outcome once the league designed a collective bargaining agreement that dismantled its traditional cycle of superteams and dynasties.
Welcome to the new NBA, where championship windows are smaller, the life cycle of a roster is shorter and the number of teams that can win a title in any given year is beyond anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes. — Dan Wolken
Read Wolken’s full column here.
Thunder vs. Pacers odds: Game 2
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to even the series 1-1 with the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, according to BetMGM (odds as of Saturday, June 7):
Spread: Thunder (-10.5)
Moneyline: Thunder (-625); Pacers (+450)
Over/under: 228.5
NBA championship odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Game 2 as the favorite to win the 2025 NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers, according to BetMGM (odds as of Saturday, June 7)
Series winner: Thunder (-350); Pacers (+275)
Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals picks: USA TODAY staff predictions
USA TODAY: Every expert picks the Thunder
Ahead of the series opener, all of the NBA experts at USA TODAY Sports picked the Oklahoma City Thunder to beat the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals
Scooby Axson: Thunder in five
Cydney Henderson: Thunder in six
Jordan Mendoza: Thunder in six
Lorenzo Reyes: Thunder in six
Heather Tucker: Thunder in five
James Williams: Thunder in six
Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder in five
Thunder vs. Pacers predictions, expert picks for NBA Finals Game 2
USA TODAY: Nearly every expert picks the Thunder in Game 2
Scooby Axson: Pacers 124, Thunder 117
Jordan Mendoza: Thunder 104, Pacers 92
Lorenzo Reyes: Thunder 111, Pacers 102
Heather Tucker: Thunder 117, Pacers 110
James Williams: Thunder 115, Pacers 95
Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder 120, Pacers 109
2025 All-NBA team
Oklahoma City Thunder guard and league Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic were unanimous selections from a panel of 100 global reporters and broadcasters who cover the NBA voted on the squad. View the complete list.
NBA champions by year
Winners over the past 20 years. For a full list of champions, visit NBA.com.
2023-24 — Boston Celtics
2022-23 — Denver Nuggets
2021-22 — Golden State Warriors
2020-21 — Milwaukee Bucks
2019-20 — Los Angeles Lakers
2018-19 — Toronto Raptors
2017-18 — Golden State Warriors
2016-17 — Golden State Warriors
2015-16 — Cleveland Cavaliers
2014-15 — Golden State Warriors
2013-14 — San Antonio Spurs
2012-13 — Miami Heat
2011-12 — Miami Heat
2010-11 — Dallas Mavericks
2009-10 — Los Angeles Lakers
2008-09 — Los Angeles Lakers
2007-08 — Boston Celtics
2006-07 — San Antonio Spurs
2005-06 — Miami Heat
2004-05 — San Antonio Spurs
Thunder vs. Pacers Game 2 TV channel
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers at 8 p.m. ET with coverage on ABC.
How to stream NBA Finals Game 2: Thunder vs. Pacers
Game 2 between the Thunder and Pacers is available on ABC. Fans also can stream the action with Sling TV and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
NBA Finals schedule: Pacers vs. Thunder
Game 1, June 5: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
Game 2, June 8: Thunder 123, Pacers 107
Game 3, June 11: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.
Game 4, June 13: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.
Game 5, June 16: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.
Game 6, June 19: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.*
Game 7, June 22: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8 p.m.*
All times Eastern; *-if necessary
Updated NBA Finals MVP odds
Odds via BetMGM on Saturday, June 7.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (-300)
Tyrese Haliburton (+340)
Pascal Siakam (+1300)
Jalen Williams (+6600)
Chet Holmgren (+15000)
Myles Turner (+15000)
Andrew Nembhard (+15000)
How many Finals have the Thunder won?
The Oklahoma City Thunder have one NBA Championship. It came in 1979 when the franchise was located in Seattle as the SuperSonics. It has not won a title since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008.
How many Finals have the Pacers won?
The Indiana Pacers have not won an NBA Championship. It has two Eastern Conference titles (2000, 2025).
Full OKC Thunder roster for NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Chet Holmgren
Jalen Williams
Luguentz Dort
Alex Caruso
Isaiah Joe
Cason Wallace
Jaylin Williams
Aaron Wiggins
Kenrich Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein
Ousmane Diang
Nikola Topic
Ajay Mitchell
Dillon Jones
Full Indiana Pacers roster for NBA Finals
Tyrese Haliburton
Pascal Siakam
Myles Turner
Benedict Mathurin
Obi Toppin
Andrew Nebhard
Aaron Nesmith
T.J. McConnell
Isaiah Jackson
Jarace Walker
Ben Sheppard
Johnny Furphy
James Johnson
Thomas Bryant
Who are the referees for Thunder vs Pacers NBA Finals Game 2?
Official assignments are announced at 9 a.m. on the day of the game. Here are the referees assigned to the 2025 NBA Finals.
Tony Brothers (14th Finals)
David Guthrie (eighth Finals)
James Capers (13th Finals)
Ben Taylor (first Finals)
Marc Davis (14th Finals)
Josh Tiven (sixth Finals)
Tyler Ford (first Finals)
James Williams (fifth Finals)
Scott Foster (18th Finals)
Sean Wright (second Finals)
John Goble (ninth Finals)
Zach Zarba (12th Finals)
NBA playoff bracket
Eastern Conference finals
No. 4 Indiana Pacers def. No. 3 New York Knicks, 4-2
Western Conference finals
No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder def. No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-1
NBA Finals
No. 4 Indiana Pacers vs. No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (Pacers lead series 1-0)
The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports’ newsletter.