Game 2 of Pacers vs. Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals is set to tip off on Sunday, June 8, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
The Pacers pulled off a remarkable upset win in Game 1 after a Tyrese Haliburton game-winner, despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropping 38 points. With Game 1 in the books, let's preview some of the projections going into Game 2.
We’ll highlight all of the top player stat projections for Game 2 below, via the PrizePicks NBA board, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Chet Holmgren, and more.
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Pacers vs. Thunder: 2025 NBA Finals Game 2 Stats Preview
The Indiana Pacers continue to pull off major comebacks and upsets in their postseason run. The Pacers were down and never took the lead throughout Game 1, until they went on a run late in the fourth quarter, which set up the game-winning basket from Tyrese Haliburton.
Haliburton had a stat-line of 14 points (on 46.2% shooting, 10 rebounds, and six assists. While that might be a bit underwhelming for his standards, the All-NBA guard hit the most important shot of the game, giving his team a pivotal victory to start the Finals.
Thunder PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 38 points, but he had to attempt 30 shots to get to that mark. SF Jalen Williams struggled shooting in Game 1, making only 6-of-19 field goal attempts. PF Chet Holmgren also struggled, with just six points on 2-of-9 shooting.
Interestingly, the Thunder went with a small starting lineup, moving C Isaiah Hartenstein to the bench in favor of SG Cason Wallace, who played 33 minutes but didn’t contribute much — then Haliburton shot the game-winner over him. Hartenstein finished with nine points and nine rebounds in 17 minutes.
However, when the Pacers scored only 45 points in the first half, the Thunder looked to have solid control of the game.
Despite some of the offensive struggles from the Thunder, they dominated the majority of the game. They forced the Pacers into turning the ball over 24 times – and eight in the first quarter, which often would lead to a win.
Game 2 will be key for the Thunder to get a win, as they look not to lose both of their first two home games in Oklahoma City.
NBA Finals Game 2: Top Points Projections
Here are the top Pacers vs. Thunder points projections in NBA Finals Game 2, via the PrizePicks NBA board.
- Thunder PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 34.5 Points
- Thunder SF Jalen Williams – 21.5 Points
- Pacers PF Pascal Siakam – 18.5 Points
- Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton – 16.5 Points
- Thunder C Chet Holmgren –14.5 Points
- Pacers C Myles Turner – 13.5 Points
NBA Finals Game 2: Top Rebounds Projections
Here are the top Pacers vs. Thunder rebounds projections in NBA Finals Game 2, via the PrizePicks NBA board.
- Thunder C Chet Holmgren – 8.5 Rebounds
- Thunder C Isaiah Hartenstein – 7 Rebounds
- Pacers PF Pascal Siakam – 7 Rebounds
- Pacers C Myles Turner – 6 Rebounds
- Thunder SF Jalen Williams – 6 Rebounds
- Thunder PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 5.5 Rebounds
NBA Finals Game 2: Top Assists Projections
Here are the top Pacers vs. Thunder assists projections in NBA Finals Game 2, via the PrizePicks NBA board.
- Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton – 8 Assists
- Thunder PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 7 Assists
- Thunder SF Jalen Williams – 5 Assists
- Pacers SG Andrew Nembhard – 5 Assists
- Pacers PG T.J. McConnell – 3.5 Assists
- Thunder SG Alex Caruso – 2.5 Assists
NBA Finals Game 2: Top PRA Projections
Here are the top Pacers vs. Thunder projections for Points+Rebounds+Assists (PRA) in NBA Finals Game 2, via the PrizePicks NBA board.
- Thunder PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 47.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- Thunder SF Jalen Williams – 32.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton – 30.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- Pacers PF Pascal Siakam – 29.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- Thunder C Chet Holmgren – 25 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- Pacers C Myles Turner – 20.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
NBA Finals Game 2: Top Fantasy Score Projections
Here are the top Pacers vs. Thunder fantasy score projections in NBA Finals Game 1, via the PrizePicks NBA board. Learn more about how players accrue NBA fantasy points on PrizePicks here.
- Thunder PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 55.5 Fantasy Score
- Thunder SF Jalen Williams – 40 Fantasy Score
- Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton – 37.5 Fantasy Score
- Pacers PF Pascal Siakam – 33.5 Fantasy Score
- Thunder C Chet Holmgren – 32.5 Fantasy Score
- Pacers C Myles Turner – 28 Fantasy Score
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