Indiana Pacers have stolen the first game of the NBA Finals in OKC, 111-110. The ball is now in the Thunder’s backyard, and they must respond.
Indiana Pacers News
Indiana is on fire when it comes to three-point shooting. They were 18-for-39 from deep, and that was what eventually turned the situation on the floor. Their three-point barrage in the final period allowed Tyrese Haliburton to score the game-winner with 0.3 seconds left.
Aaron Nembhard scored 14 points with a huge impact in the fourth, while Obi Toppin scored 17 off the bench. Pascal Siakam would post a double-double with 19 buckets and 10 boards, Aaron Nesmit had 10 and 12 boards, and Haliburton had 14 with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.
OKC Thunder News
Oklahoma had trouble controlling the rebound, and as a consequence, they had 29 rebounds, while Indiana posted 56. Additionally, the game’s finish saw them encounter significant problems on the offensive side, with Shai being the sole option in the attack.
The reigning NBA MVP would end the night with 38 points. Jalen Williams didn’t have his best night, contributing only 17 points while shooting 6-for-19 from the field. Lugentz Dort scored 15 all threes, and Caruso had 11.
Indiana Pacers vs. OKC Thunder Head to Head
After losing both matches in the regular part of the campaign, the Pacers have posted a win in the Finals Game 1. Also, they are the last team to beat the OKC on the road among all Eastern Conference teams.
Indiana Pacers vs. OKC Thunder Game 2 Betting Predictions
The line for total points is 227.5, and for us, this is UNDER. The reason is simple. Even with Indiana’s excellent shooting in the first game, the total was 221 points, and we are sure that OKC will be way tougher on the defensive end. That’s why we took UNDER.
- Betting Tip: Under 227.5
- Bookmaker: BetOnline
- Odds: 1.91
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