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2025 NBA Finals OKC Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Game 2 Injury Report and Predicted Lineups- Who Are Confirmed Absentees For Highly-Anticipated Matchup?

Let's go through the injury reports and predicted lineups for Thunder and Pacers for NBA Finals 2025 Game 2.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to host the Indiana Pacers for Game 2 of the NBA Finals 2025 on Sunday, June 8. The series opener saw Tyrese Haliburton guiding the Pacers to a 111-110 comeback win with a game-winning shot in the final second. The Pacers’ guard finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, whereas Pascal Siakam led the team with 19 points, 10 rebounds and three assists.

The Western Conference champions dominated the game for most of the time with their defensive prowess. Apart from forcing their rivals into 25 turnovers, the Thunder also had a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter. However, the Pacers’ remarkable comeback topped with Haliburton’s clutch game pushed Oklahoma City into a 0-1 hole.

However, talking about their gameplay, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again led the team with 38 points, five rebounds and three assists. Apart from him, three more players, including Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort and Alex Caruso finished in double digits. In the upcoming game, the Thunder would aim to make a comeback before action shifts to Indianapolis for the next two games. On the other hand, the Pacers would wish to continue their winning momentum and visit home with a 2-0 lead.

As both teams gear up for a highly-anticipated clash, let’s go through their injury reports and predicted starting lineups.

OKC Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Injury Report

When: Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 8 pm ET
Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TV: ABC, Live Stream: Fubo, Sling TV and NBA League Pass

OKC Thunder’s Injuries

Nikola Topic- Out (Left Knee Surgery)

The OKC Thunder have listed Nikola Topic on the injury report due to his left knee surgery. Notably, Topic tore his ACL in May 2024, and has not been in action since then. Apart from him, there are no reported injuries for the Thunder, and they are in good shape for the upcoming game.

Indiana Pacers’ Injuries

Isaiah Jackson- Out (Right Achilles Tendon Tear)
Jarace Walker- Out (Right Ankle Sprain)

The Indiana Pacers have Isaiah Jackson listed as out of the upcoming game with a right achilles tendon tear. Jackson has been out since the first of November with the injury which he suffered in New Orleans. They also have Jarace Walker on the injury report, who is set to miss his second straight game due to the right ankle sprain which he suffered in the Eastern Conference Finals clincher.

OKC Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Predicted Starting Lineups

OKC Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren

Indiana Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.