Now that was a lead that was safe.

After dropping the first game of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder thoroughly controlled the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, June 8, in Game 2, 123-107.

Indiana, which has posted five comebacks this postseason of at least 15 points, could never seriously threaten Oklahoma City, which had five players score at least 15 points.

NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all players with yet another 30-point showing, this one an efficient 34-point, eight-assist night on just 21 shot attempts.

OPINION: Pacers cannot keep relying on crazy comebacks. They must start quicker, finish stronger.