We too often hear “this is a huge game … a must win.” But Game 2 of these 2025 NBA Finals is awfully significant for the Oklahoma City Thunder. So much so that it led me to tweet: ‘What’s more likely? OKC winning the title in five games? Or the Thunder being swept.

Blasphemous here in God’s Country, I know. But the mere fact that it’s a legitimate question speaks to the monumental switcheroo resulting from the stunning Tyrese Haliburton game-winning jumper at Paycom Center.

Know Thy Enemy

Yes, though it would be the biggest upset in NBA history, this extremely well-coached Indiana team could win again in Game 2. And up 2-0 and headed to play a pair in the Pacers’ gym would be daunting for this young bunch of Thunder.

But it’s more likely – at least to this Saturday morning typist – tha

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