The Oklahoma City Thunder face critical adjustments ahead of Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals after their devastating loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1, where Tyrese Haliburton's buzzer-beater secured the Pacers a surprising 1-0 series lead. The Thunder, previously viewed as heavy favorites, are now in a must-win situation.

To turn the tide, the Thunder must stick with their Game 1 starters to maintain the momentum that led them to success in the regular season against the Pacers. Cason Wallace proved effective despite the loss, contributing to forcing 25 turnovers from Indiana. However, the Thunder's inability to capitalize on these turnovers, scoring only 11 points off them, highlighted a missed opportunity to extend their lead earlier in the game.

Key to a potential turnaround is the performance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander alongside Chet Holmgren and Kenrich Williams, who need to elevate their game significantly. With Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 38 points, his efforts alone are insufficient if the other two fail to contribute meaningfully.

The Thunder have a crucial chance to tie the series and avoid a daunting 0-2 deficit that could threaten their championship aspirations. The outcome of this game could very well shape their path forward.