After letting Game 1 slip away in the final second, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are determined to bounce back when the 2025 NBA Finals continue Monday (PH time) at the Paycom Center.
The Thunder controlled nearly every moment of the opener—until the final one.
Despite leading wire to wire and holding a 15-point cushion in the fourth quarter, OKC fell 111-110 after Tyrese Haliburton sank the game-winner with 0.3 seconds left, giving Indiana a 1-0 series lead.
Gilgeous-Alexander, the newly crowned MVP, was spectacular in defeat, pouring in a game-high 38 points.
Jalen Williams added 17, while Lu Dort chipped in 15 and played his usual brand of rugged defense.
Now the Thunder must regroup quickly, knowing they can’t afford to head to Indianapolis in an 0-2 hole.
Game 1 was a reminder of how thin the margin is in the Finals. Game 2 will be about execution, poise—and finishing the job.
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
