The Oklahoma City Thunder In the “Best-of-Seven” series of the NBA finals. Against the Indiana Pacers the favorite got a 123:107 and, unlike the opening game, brought the high leadership this time without difficulty.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got 34 points and was the best thrower of the game. “We took the opportunity to get better. We have already done that all year round. Now we have to prepare for the third game“, said the” OKC “professional after the home game.
The opening game had given “OKC” around Isaiah Hartenstein out of his hand despite a 15 -point lead in the final quarter.
The two upcoming games take place in Indianapolis. A team needs four victories for the championship in the “Best-of-Seven” series. As the best team in the main round and after dominating ideas in the playoffs, “OKC” went to the final series as a favorite, the defeat to the start was a surprise.
“Basketball is a game full of ups and downs. One season is full of ups and downs, a series is full of ups and downs. It’s about who gets out a little better“, said Gilgeous-Alexander:”We can’t make ourselves comfortable. We have to pay attention to the little things and be ready for the next opportunity. “
Hartenstein again not in the Starting
Hartenstein also came from the bank in the second game against the Pacers and only posted three points in 22 minutes, but still had a big impact on the game with his presence on the defensive and some clever passing in the attack. Aaron Wiggins with five transformed threes and 18 points was particularly valuable for “OKC”. The best thrower of the guests was Tyrese Haliburton with 17 points.
The way to the NBA finals
| Game | OKC – Timbervolves | series |
|---|---|---|
1 | 114: 88 | 1: 0 |
2 | 118: 103 | 2: 0 |
3 | 101: 143 | 2: 1 |
4 | 128: 126 | 3: 1 |
5 | 124: 94 | 4: 1 |
| Game | New York Knicks – Indiana Pacers | series |
|---|---|---|
1 | 135: 138 NV | 0: 1 |
2 | 109: 114 | 0: 2 |
3 | 106: 100 | 1: 2 |
4 | 121: 130 | 1: 3 |
5 | 111: 94 | 2: 3 |
6 | 108: 125 | 2: 4 |