The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-107 in Sport 2 to even the NBA Finals at 1-1.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander completed with 34 factors and eight assists whereas taking pictures 11-of-21 from the sector. Gilgeous-Alexander additionally shot 11-of-12 from the free throw line.
“I am being myself,” mentioned Gilgeous-Alexander. “I do not suppose I attempted to reinvent the wheel or step as much as the plate with a unique mindset. Simply attempt to assault the sport the correct manner.”
It was the eleventh recreation this postseason the place Gilgeous-Alexander completed with no less than 30 factors and 5 assists. Gilgeous-Alexander assisted seven completely different teammates, with six assists resulting in threes.
“It simply exhibits his willingness to create for different guys,” mentioned Aaron Wiggins, who completed with 18 factors off the bench. “Clearly everybody sees the factors and the way simple it could be for him to go on the market and get 30, 40 factors. When he is on the market sharing the ball, getting different guys concerned, that is when our group is at our greatest.”
Rick Carlisle added that the Pacers might solely hope to decelerate his offense in Sport 3.
“You’ll be able to mark down 34 factors earlier than they even get on the aircraft tomorrow for the following recreation,” mentioned Carlisle. “The man’s going to attain. We have to seek out methods to make it as powerful as doable on him.”
Sport 3 takes place on Wednesday.
