OKLAHOMA CITY — There was no magical comeback, no last-second stunner by the opponent. Just a more typical, complete, dominant effort from the Thunder.

The NBA Finals is tied, 1-1, after Oklahoma City’s perhaps predictable response from its gut-wrenching Game 1 collapse to the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder won Sunday’s Game 2, 123-107, behind 34 points from league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, excellent individual recoveries by Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, and a complete game from a top-rated defense that snuffed out any Hoosier hope of yet another rally.

Indiana was led by Tyrese Haliburton’s 17 points. Myles Turner contributed 16 points and Pascal Siakam provided 15 points and seven boards but shot 3-of-11.

Game 3 is at 8:30 p.m. ET Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Oklahoma City was the

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