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- The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back in a big way, defeating the Indiana Pacers 123-107 to tie the NBA Finals after dropping Game 1.
- Oklahoma City's ability to rebound after a loss has been a hallmark of their postseason run, going 5-0 with an average winning margin of 19.6 points.
- The Indiana Pacers, like the Thunder, have not lost consecutive games in the playoffs.
The NBA Finals are tied! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s dominant 34 points propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder to a crucial Game 2 victory, evening the series against the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder’s bench also made a significant impact, showcasing their depth as they battle for the championship. Meanwhile,Carlos alcaraz displayed amazing resilience,coming back from two sets down to seize the French Open title,and Coco Gauff triumphed,becoming the first American woman since Serena Williams to win the French Open. News Directory 3 delivers the latest on these major sports stories. As the NBA Finals head into Game 3 and Wimbledon looms, discover what’s next for these athletes and the competitive landscape.
Oklahoma City Thunder Even NBA Finals; Alcaraz and Gauff Claim French Open Titles
updated June 10, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back in a big way, defeating the Indiana Pacers 123-107 to tie the NBA Finals after dropping Game 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 34 points and eight assists. After a disappointing first game, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren combined for an additional 34 points, bolstering the Thunder’s offense.the Thunder’s bench also played a crucial role, contributing 48 points, with alex Caruso scoring 20 and Aaron Wiggins adding 18.
Oklahoma City’s ability to rebound after a loss has been a hallmark of their postseason run, going 5-0 with an average winning margin of 19.6 points. Lu Dort’s defensive efforts against Tyrese Haliburton were also key,limiting the Pacers’ star to just five points through three quarters.
The Indiana Pacers, like the Thunder, have not lost consecutive games in the playoffs. for Indiana to regain the upper hand, Haliburton needs to assert himself more, a challenge against Oklahoma City’s defense.
Maloney: “For what it’s worth, Haliburton left the podium following his postgame press conference with a slight limp. He has not been on the injury report and it’s not clear what’s bothering him,but his health could be a storyline to watch heading into Game 3 in Indianapolis on Wednesday.”
According to Brad Botkin, the Pacers’ path to victory hinges on winning the 3-point battle, as the Thunder hold advantages in size, individual talent, and defense.
Botkin: “Indiana has to win the 3-point battle as OKC is better everywhere else on the floor. They’re bigger.They have the best one-on-one creator certainly in the series and possibly in the world. They have one of the best defenses in history. There’s a reason almost nobody picked the Pacers to win this series, and why many of us didn’t even think they could get more than one win.”
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In tennis,Carlos Alcaraz secured his French Open title in a thrilling five-set match against Jannik Sinner,overcoming a two-set deficit to win 4-6,6-7 (4),6-4,7-6 (3),7-6 (10-2). The nearly five-and-a-half-hour match saw Alcaraz rally from 5-3 down in the fourth set, saving three championship points.
Coco Gauff also claimed a French Open title,defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5),6-2,6-4. Gauff, the first American woman to win the French open since Serena Williams in 2015, capitalized on Sabalenka’s 70 unforced errors.
What’s next
The NBA Finals series shifts to Indiana for Game 3, while the tennis world looks ahead to Wimbledon.