Social Media Reacts to OKC Thunder Blowing Out Pacers in Game 2

In Game 2 of the Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder played truer to their identity, using a two-way performance to coast to a double-digit win over the Pacers. One Indiana wouldn't be able to come back from.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played like his MVP self, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams returned to co-star form, and the Thunder defense was able to more effectively limit the Pacers' high-octane offense.

The Pacers nabbed Game 1 in striking fashion, with star guard Tyrese Haliburton nailing a last-second jumper to put Indiana ahead for the first time all game with just 0.3 on the clock. Now, the series is tied, 1-1, heading back to Indiana.

Here’s how X, formerly known as Twitter, reacted to Game 2 of the Finals:

Getting us started for Game 2 ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/FQFGLf2FhR
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) June 8, 2025

first five for Game 2. pic.twitter.com/KDsWENri7p
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 8, 2025

It is LOUD in the Paycom Center. Thunder faithful knows what is at stake tonight.
— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) June 9, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drains his first bucket over Tyrese Haliburton
— Josue Pavón (@Joe_Sway) June 9, 2025

It’s the same thing as game 1 right now

They’re not able to score off turnovers
— TF (@ThunderFocus) June 9, 2025

Thunder not super sharp to start this one — shaky handling, sloppy passing.

They've maintained a slight lead, but Indiana will more than keep itself in this one if those things hold.
— Derek Parker (@DParkOK) June 9, 2025

Pretty bad start, but OKC escapes this 17-17
— TF (@ThunderFocus) June 9, 2025

Two Chet Holmgren triples to get him going,

OKC up, 24-20.
— Derek Parker (@DParkOK) June 9, 2025

That’s a huge swing.

Instead of an Alex Caruso and-one, it’s back-to-back Pacers buckets.
— Nick Crain (@CrainNBA) June 9, 2025

How much does OKC need to be leading by in the 4th quarter in order for you to feel safe and certain that they'll close this out?
— Raheem Palmer (@iamrahstradamus) June 9, 2025

The Pacers have 4 points in the paint. OKC is +12 inside.

Big swing in the 2nd half was how often Indy was able to generate drive-n-kick looks.
— Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) June 9, 2025

WIGGINS!!!
— Tayler Peterson (@Tayler_P15) June 9, 2025

And great minutes from Kenrich so far! Mark finding some good line up wrinkles to start in this one.
— THE UNCONTESTED PODCAST (@The_Uncontested) June 9, 2025

23-7 Thunder run, which has it leading 42-27 midway through the second. Doing that Game 2 thing…
— Joel Lorenzi (@JoelXLorenzi) June 9, 2025

Another 15-point lead for OKC...
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) June 9, 2025

Thunder trying to hit the nos. We'll see if it sticks
— The Daniel Bell© (@BasketballGuruD) June 9, 2025

Aaron Wiggins
— Jesse Crittenden (@JesseCrittenden) June 9, 2025

The Thunder aren’t rotating their defense as much and now Indiana can’t generate open shots
— TF (@ThunderFocus) June 9, 2025

Thunder rolling right now.

Outscoring the Pacers 26-9 in the 2nd quarter.

OKC crowd cranked up tonight.

Thunder up 52-29.
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) June 9, 2025

AVALANCHE
— Derek Hatridge (@DerekHatco10) June 9, 2025

OKC couldn't capitalize enough on IND's Game 1 miscues to push the lead any higher than 15. After a driving reverse on a sideline out-of-bounds play by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the lead is now 23 in Game 2 — 52-29 with 4:47 to go in the first half. Monster response by OKC.
— Dan Devine (@YourManDevine) June 9, 2025

And just like that, Pacers cut a 23-point lead to 13 in a matter of seconds.

This team is insane.
— Derek Parker (@DParkOK) June 9, 2025

10-0 run in a blink. Indiana doesn't quit
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) June 9, 2025

Indiana "If we can just cut the halftime lead to 20" Pacers
— Derek Parker (@DParkOK) June 9, 2025

SGA BLOCK
— Stan Him Boomer Sooner (Hunter Harjo) (@hunterharjo7) June 9, 2025

It’s an 18-point lead for the Thunder at halftime, as they lead the Pacers 59-41.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having his way with Indiana’s defense right now and is carving them up with a game-high 15 points.
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) June 9, 2025

7-2 Thunder run to close out the first half of Game 2. Oklahoma City takes a 59-41 lead into the half
— Josue Pavón (@Joe_Sway) June 9, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st half

15 PTS
6-11 FG
1-2 3PT
2-3 FT
3 REB
4 AST
2 STL
1 BLK
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) June 9, 2025

Thunder already out of fouls and we’re 90 seconds in the the 2nd half.
— Matt Ravis (@mattravis) June 9, 2025

Nesmith with a 2nd-chance 3-pointer. Thunder call a timeout. Pacers cut their lead to 68-54 with 7:36 left in the 3Q
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 9, 2025

OKC needs to play every possession like the thing is tied, don’t give an inch
— Josh Eberley 🇨🇦 (@JoshEberley) June 9, 2025

Isaiah Hartenstein & Alex Caruso making BIG plays right now
— Josue Pavón (@Joe_Sway) June 9, 2025

It's wild how no lead actually feels good against the Pacers
— Andrew Schlecht (@AndrewKSchlecht) June 9, 2025

That uneasy feeling is fillling the Paycom Center again, OKC has to stack stops and convert on the other end and this 5-0 can be the start of it.
— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) June 9, 2025

This is the most nervous I’ve ever felt an arena hosting a team with a 14-point lead
— Matt Ravis (@mattravis) June 9, 2025

Aaron Wiggins has played eight minutes in Game 1. In nine minutes tonight, he’s got 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting with three 3PM.
— Joel Lorenzi (@JoelXLorenzi) June 9, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a straight up robbery of a steal on Tyrese Haliburton.

Shai pushes it down the floor and forces a foul.

Love to see it from your best player on the biggest stage. Not leaving any stone unturned.
— Michael Martin (@MichaelOnSports) June 9, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander putting together another masterpiece. Has plenty of them during this postseason.
— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) June 9, 2025

That Hartenstein behind-the-back pass was wild lol
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 9, 2025

“Is Aaron Nesmith the greatest 3-point shooter of all time?” is the thought that continues race through my mind.
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) June 9, 2025

WHO SAW THAT LOB 👀
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) June 9, 2025

Everyone here is legit nervous. Nobody is overlooking the Pacers here.
— Bobby Howard (@BobbyHowardOK) June 9, 2025

AARON WIGGINS
— Daily Thunder (@dailythunder) June 9, 2025

Aaron Wiggins. What a performance.
— THE UNCONTESTED PODCAST (@The_Uncontested) June 9, 2025

Alright, we can wrap this one up
— The Daniel Bell© (@BasketballGuruD) June 9, 2025

Feels like Thunder gotta be up 20 with 4 seconds on the game clock for OKC fans to finally exhale.
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) June 9, 2025

Good timeout by the Thunder as they lead 111-94 with 4:00 left
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 9, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit Bennedict Mathurin with the 'too small' celebration 😳🤏pic.twitter.com/Am8f4Uc35V
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 9, 2025

72 points and counting for SGA in his first NBA Finals

Genuinely unbelievably gifted scorer
— Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) June 9, 2025

emptied the bench with 4 mins left?
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) June 9, 2025

🏳️ Pacers wave the flag 🏳️
— Daily Thunder (@dailythunder) June 9, 2025