Oklahoma City had a predictable response after its gut-wrenching Game 1 collapse to Indiana: The defense gave the Pacers no hope.

Tyrese Haliburton scored with 0.3 seconds left for Indiana’s first and only lead of the game and the Pacers, the last-minute comeback kings of these playoffs, did it again to beat…

The Thunder were dominating, but the Pacers never-give-up-attitute gave them their fifth NBA playoffs comeback from a deficit of at least 15 points.

Oklahoma City rarely looked threatened by Indiana until the final minutes as the Pacers pulled off a stunning upset

The Oklahoma City Thunder now have to pick up the pieces after letting Game 1 of the NBA Finals slip away.

Why exactly did the Pacers rally, and what strategic decisions face both teams going forward? Let's examine.

The NBA Finals continue in Game 2 with the Indiana Pacers taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Follow all the action here.

The Thunder made sure there was no repeat of their Game 1 meltdown as they completed a one-sided 123-107 victory over the Pacers to level the series

Oklahoma City had a predictable response after its gut-wrenching Game 1 collapse to Indiana: The defense gave the Pacers no hope.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 123-107.

The Pacers stole home-court advantage, but they haven’t played well. It’s becoming an issue as the NBA Finals move to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4.

Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City control second game against Indiana Pacers to level NBA Finals series.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton had scored just five points headed into the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Thunder.

The NBA Finals continue in Game 3 with the Indiana Pacers taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Follow all the action here.