NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays as Oklahoma City Thunder beat Pacers in Finals rematch
Once again, the Canadian guard proved to be key, scoring nine points in the second overtime as he beat his previous career high of 54 points.
“This team has two great qualities,” Gilgeus-Alexander said.
“He knows how to stay in the moment and understands that the beginning of the season is just as important as the end of the season.”
The Thunder became the first team in NBA history to go to double overtime in the first two games of a campaign.
Indiana was without star running back Tyrese Haliburton, who tore his Achilles tendon in June, while they suffered another blow Thursday when they lost running back Andrew Nembhardt to a shoulder injury in the second quarter.
Elsewhere on Thursday, Stephen Curry scored 42 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 137-131 overtime victory against the Denver Nuggets.
2025-10-24 06:16:00
